COVID-19 Prevention for Employees: Prepare and Respond

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way we work. No matter the industry or type of job, most workers have at least some exposure from coworkers, customers, or the general public. The virus poses serious hazards—employers have a responsibility to protect workers by assessing risk and implementing safeguards. Workers have a responsibility to follow safety rules, and report symptoms and exposures.

COVID-19 Prevention for Employees: Prepare and Respond is designed to provide workers with an overview of methods to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, the course will inform workers about on-the-job risks and steps they can take to help prevent the spread of the virus and keep themselves and coworkers safe.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Distinguish between the four job classifications of risk defined by OSHA and the CDC.
• Identify common ways COVID-19 is transmitted in the workplace.
• Describe work control methods used to help prevent the exposure to the COVID-19 virus in the workplace.
• Explain how to respond if exposed to COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms.