Highlights Back to highlights 12/03/2020 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and workplace safety and health Source: ecdc.europa.eu EU-OSHA’s sister agency, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), is closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus and is regularly posting updates and resources on its website. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOSH) have also published practical information for workplaces. Visit the ECDC’s website Download the WHO’s guide Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 Check out CCOHS’ coronavirus factsheet Additional EC, WHO and ILO resources include: European Commission dedicated webpage on Covid-19 The COVID-19 risk communication package for healthcare facilities Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak: Rights, roles and responsibilities of health workers, including key considerations for occupational safety and health WHO, ePROTECT respiratory occupational health and safety Occupational safety and health in public health emergencies: A manual for protecting health workers and responders Work improvement in health services Guidelines on Decent Work in Public Emergency Services COVID-19: guidance for the workplace Source: hsa.ie Important: Get your workplace ready in case COVID-19 arrives in your community! This guidance, available in the OSHwiki, is designed to assist employers and businesses in providing advice to staff in non-healthcare settings on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. It explains how to help prevent the spread of respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and what to do if someone with suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 has been in the workplace. You will also find advice on travel and meetings as well as links to further information and resources.