Returning to the Workplace During a Pandemic

This course takes a look at the health and safety protocols that need to be put in place to ensure that workplaces are safe when employees return to work.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the elements that need to be in place to ensure a safe workplace.
• Review the responsibilities and rights of employers, supervisors, and employees.
• List effective controls that can be used to reduce exposure and mitigate risk.
• Outline the health and safety guidelines for different sectors.

Course Outline:

• Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Course Objectives 
• General Guidelines for Reopening Workplaces
  • Reopening Workplaces
  • Define Work Arrangements
  • Manage Access Control and Screening
  • Limit the Number of Employees
  • Reconfigure Workspaces
  • Review Infrastructure and Support Needs
  • Strengthen Health and Hygiene Protocols
  • Communicate With and Train Employees on New Protocols
  • Establish Compliance Protocols
  • Rebuild Workplace Morale
• Responsibilities and Rights
  • Responsibilities of Employers
  • Responsibilities of Supervisors, Employees, and Committees
  • Employee Rights
  • Right to Refuse Process
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Effective Controls
  • Hierarchy of Controls
  • Effective Controls
  • Cleaning and Disinfecting
  • Build a Comprehensive Plan
  • Develop Your Plan
  • Execute Your Plan
  • Maintain and Review Your Plan
• Sector-Specific Guidelines
  • Sector-Specific Guidelines
  • Common Guidelines
  • Guidelines for the Business Office
  • Guidelines for the Retail Sector
  • Guidelines for the Manufacturing Sector
  • Guidelines for the Construction Sector
• Conclusion
  • Resources
  • Summary

​​​​​​​Target Audience:

Employers, Managers, Supervisors, Employees

Duration:

0.5 hours

Features:

Accessible, audio, mobile

Module(s):

40907EN