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PANDEMIC BUSINESS PLAYBOOK A Guide for COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response APRIL 2021 UPDATE WSPS.CA 345-AXF-01-IADO | APR 2020 For more information, go to Ontario.ca/coronavirus   EQUIPMENT CONTROLS TO PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS Gloves, where appropriate – Important: Consider entanglement hazards before introducing gloves Hand sanitizer Appropriate cleaning agents for tools, equipment etc. SANITIZE hands and any work surfaces after interaction/completing tasks CLEAN commonly touched surfaces incl. door handles, tools, steering wheels etc. COMMUNICATE measures and procedure changes to workers. TRAIN EVERYONE on possible COVID-19 transmission points in the workplace REDUCE or ELIMINATE non-essential tasks where possible Physical distancing – STAY 2 METRES AWAY during job activities CONTROL and LIMIT the number of people in a workspace (vehicle/worksite) when feasible (i.e. job rotation/fewer workers per task) Landscaping Sector TIPS Protect Against COVID - 19 Masks, goggles or face shields, where appropriate – Important: Ensure heat or discomfort doesn't encourage face-touching RECOGNIZE HAZARD/ ASSESS RISKS Minimize risk of contact/ interaction SAFETY  Workplace Safety & Prevention Services  | 6 Committee members stepped into a whirlwind of problem-solving meetings at all levels of government, prevention system and industry, with several members serving as speakers and moderators for COVID-19 webinars and discussions. At the MLTSD's request, WSPS also reached out to the committees for input on the development of guidance documents targeted to at-risk industry sectors. The documents offered COVID-19-related safety guidance by key functions; in language supervisors and workers could relate to. Providing critical answers With each passing day of the pandemic, new challenges were presented and new questions about workplace safety arose. Working with government and industry, WSPS has been at the forefront of continually providing answers through a wide range of digital resources such as articles on best practices, checklists, webinars and conferences, videos, posters, guidance documents, psychological safety blog posts, and the Small Biz Safety podcast. Topics addressed included decontamination of work surfaces, workplace screening, ventilation, mental health considerations, ergonomics and remote work, reopening guidance and many more. Businesses helping businesses From the onset of the pandemic, WSPS' ten subsector advisory committees, consisting of leaders from over 120 businesses in Ontario's agriculture, manufacturing and service sectors, resolved to make their voices of stewardship heard across the province. As we work to support economic recovery, the pandemic checklists and sector-specific guidelines freely available on the WSPS website are a great resource to share with business owners. The information helps businesses consider and plan for health and safety needs as they resume operations and look to the future. — AUDREY ANSELL, Municipality of Chatham-Kent A year like no other

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