Communicable Diseases/COVID-19

Communicable Disease Best Practice Approach
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Version 2 updated June 29, 2021

Communicable Disease Resources

In this sections organizations have provided specific documents around communicable diseases which can be shared.

Sample of Organizations Communicable Disease Plans

City of Surrey Communicable Disease Plan

Communciable Disease WORKER AWARENESS OHS Safety Crew Talk

COV – OHS – COVID-19 – STANDARD – COV Communicable Disease Plan 2021 – 07 – 02

Resources

Prevent the Spread of Communicable Diseases – Coughing & Sneezing

Prevent the Spread of Communicable Diseases – Handwashing

Communicable Disease Prevention Guide for Employers

Prevent Spread of Communicable Diseases – Ventilation and Air Circulation

COVID-19 Practical Advice and Guidelines to Ensure Safe Operations for Workers

Version 6 updated November 1, 2020

This document outlines essential safety protocols that municipalities should adopt as they restart or expand operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a living document and as new information or best practices around COVID-19 are learnt this document will be updated.

COVID-19 Resources

In this sections organizations have provided specific documents around COVID-19 which can be shared. These documents include Policies, Safe Work Procedures, Exposure Control Plans and Safety Talks.

Pandemic Response and Exposure Control Plans

DRAFT Exposure Control Plan COVID-19 March 18, 2020

City of Port Moody Pandemic Exposure Control Program – COVID19 (April 2020)

Corporate Covid-19 Safety Plan

City COVID-19_Re-Opening_Safety_Plan_ July 2020

Occupational Health and Safety COVID-19 Exposure Control Safety Plan – June 3 2020

Department/Site Specific Plans

COVID-19 Exposure Safe Work Plan for XXXXXXXX

COVID-19 Department Risk Assessment and Safety Plan

DES Site Specific Plan

Aquatics Pool Safety Plan Prince George

Municipal Hall Re-Opening Plan updated 06.01.2020

Guidelines for Swimming Pools- June 3 2020

Policies

2020-03-14 DRAFT Health Emergency-Self Isolation POLICY

COVID-19 Mask and Face Coverings Policy

Interim Mask Use Policy

Mask Policy Final – November 2020

COVID-19 Protocol_Cloth versus Medical Mask Use

Mask and Face Covering Policy

Safe Work Procedures

General – Sanitizing work surfaces SWP March 18, 2020

COV- SOP – Level 1 Cleaning during COVID – 19 outbreaks – 2020 – 03 -10

Level 2 Personal Cleaning Supply Station for COVID 19 Prevention Instructions REFM Cleaned facilities

Level 2 Cleaning & Sanitizing Station Checklist

REFM – COVID19 – COVID-19 – Cleaning level protocols – protocol – 2020

COR_Work station cleaning instructions March 18, 2020

COR_Vehicle cleaning instructions March 18, 2020

SWP – Working from Home – COK 2020 COK-Crew talk – working remotely considerations March 20,2020

SWP – Working Remotely March 20, 2020

Handling Mail During a Pandemic Fact Sheet March 27, 2020

SWP – Working from Home – COK March 20, 2020

SWP – Working Remotely March 20, 2020

Working from Home Form March 20, 2020

Report regarding special considerations related to Occupational First Aid and COVID-19 March 15, 2020

HR – HS – Notice to all City First Aid Attendants – COVID 19 – 2020-03-10

Instructions for Fitting N95 Masks March 20, 2020

Physical Distancing and Municipal Vehicles OHS Guideline_March 30 2020

COVID-19 Protocol – Hand Hygiene

COVID-19 Protocol – Office Area Hygiene

COVID-19 Protocol – Personal Health Check (May 2020)

COVID-19 Protocol – Remote Work Hazards

COVID-19 Protocol – Remote Work Safety

COVID-19 Protocol – Sanitizing Gas Detectors

COVID-19 Protocol – Sanitizing MV Radios

COVID-19 Protocol – Sanitizing MV Vehicles

COVID-19 Protocol -Travelling in MV Vehicles

COVID-19 Protocol – Physical Distancing

COVID-19 Protocol – Field Worksites

COVID-19 Protocol – Providing First Aid (April 2020)

COVID-19 Protocol – Confined Space Entry

WSBC OFAA COVID-19 Protocols

Protecting Workers at Large Industrial Camps During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Distancing and Municipal Vehicles OHS Guidelines

Contractors working during COVID 20200514 Generic

Covid-19 City of Surrey Contractor Enhanced Screening Guidelines

Public Outdoor Playground Equipment & Spray Parks

WSBC ofaa Protcols COVID-19

Risk Assessments

PHO Letter to Police and Fire re Self Isolation Post Exposure – March 18…FULL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR FREQUENCY OF CLEANING – COVID-19 March 18, 2020

FLEET RISK ASSESSMENT FOR FREQUENCY OF CLEANING – COVID-19 March 18, 2020

Task-Based Risk Assessment for COVID19 risk – construction projects March 18, 2020

Infectious Disease Exposure Risk Assessment

Physical distancing in office environment – Best Practice

COVID-19 Department Risk Assessment and Safety Plan Template

Facility Cleaning Risk Assessment

Returning to Safe Operation Risk Assessment

Visitor Pandemic Screening Form 2.2 – updated 2020-08-25

Safety Talks

CREW TALK FOR OPERATION FIELD STAFF_Covid-19_OHS_March 30 2020

Safety Meeting -March 17 2020

CT 138 – Flu Prevention March 20, 2020

CT 141 – Remote Work Safety March 20, 2020

CT 140 – Social Distancing March 20, 2020

CT 139 – What is COVID-19 March 20, 2020

BCMSA Safety Talk – PANDEMIC EXPOSURE CONTROL PROTOCOL

CT – PANDEMIC_-_Mail_Handling

CT_141_-_PANDEMIC_-_Vehicle-Fleet_Safety

CT_140_-_Remote_Work_Safety

COVID-19 MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR COVID-19 SAFE PRACTISE REVIEW FORM April 21 2020

COVID-19 WORKER AWARENESS OHS Safety Talk April 21

COVID-19 Preventative Measure Implementation Review for Manager and Supervisor April 21 2020

June – COVID-19 PD in vehicles 2 per FINAL

BCMSA FGT COVID Response Poster July 2020_1 (1)

COVID-19 Toolbox Talk

Mental Health

Virtual Workshop: Managing the stress of COVID-19 for employees

Dr. Joti Samra and Associates:

- Coronavirus: What is it? Video and Blog
- How to Manage Coronavirus Anxiety in the Workplace Video and Blog
- 7 Tips to Manage Anxiety and Worry about Coronavirus Video and Blog
- How to Manage Anxiety about Coronavirus (COVID-19) that becomes Overwhelming and Turns into Panic Video and Blog
- Talking with Children about Public Health Emergencies like Coronavirus Video and Blog
- Coronavirus: It’s not an excuse to be racist Video and Blog
- What are the Risks of Coronavirus in Canada? Video and Blog
- Effectively Communicating about Coronavirus in the Workplace Video and Blog

Canadian Red Cross: Preparing Emotionally for Disasters and Emergencies

Interim Briefing Note Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak

CT 142 – Mental Health During a Pandemic March 25, 2020

Signs & Posters

COR_COVID-19_Hand Washing Sign March 18, 2020

COR_COVID-19_Prevention Sign March 18, 2020

COVID19 SIGN – INSIDE (March 16, 2019)

COVID19 SIGN – OUTSIDE (March 16, 2020)

BCMSA COVID-19 Posters Can be used as individual posters or rotating screen savers

Resilience Booster Poster

Miscellaneous

City Facilities Public Statement – March 17_ 2020 WITH LOGO

HR – HS – Notice to all City First Aid Attendants – COVID 19 – 2020-03-10

Advice note to EHS on Coronavirus and Drinking Water and SwimmingPools March 20, 2020

BCMSA Response to COVID-19 – Suspension of Training

COVID-19 – Examples, Dealing with absenteeism in Municipalities

COVID 19 Key Way for Local Government to Prepare

COVID-19 Information for Municipalities – Mar 23 2020

COVID-19 – OFAA Protocols

Guidelines for Swimming Pools- June 3 2020

COVID-19 Vaccination – Making an Informed Decision

WHMIS

https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2

https://www.americanchemistry.com/Novel-Coronavirus-Fighting-Products-List.pdf

Quat Plus Workplace Label

FAQ’s

City of Surrey Coronavirus_Supervisors FAQ_March 9, 2020

FAQ – COVID-19 March 13, 2020

FAQ_INTERNAL_use of masks_20200616

Mask Decision Tree

Reusable mask specification 20200618 revised

COVID-19 Mask and Face Coverings Guidelines

WorkSafeBC Resources

Process safety risks in hazardous process facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 health and safety: Designing effective barriers

COVID-19: A guide to reducing the risk

COVID-19 Safety Plan

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Cover coughs and sneezes

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Entry check for visitors

COVID-19 health and safety: Cleaning and disinfecting

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Entry check for workers

COVID-19 health and safety: Selecting and using masks

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: How to use a mask

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Occupancy limit

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Handwashing

Legionnaires’ disease from water systems left idle during the COVID-19 pandemic

OFAA protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic: A guide for employers and occupational first aid attendants

Working from home: A guide to keeping workers healthy and safe

Setting up, organizing, and working comfortably in your home workspace

Preventing exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for employers

COVID-19 Municipal Best Practices: Physical Distancing in Vehicles

Version 1 updated July 2, 2020

The purpose of this document is to provide Local Governments in British Columbia a standard guidance document for physical distancing in vehicles during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a living document and as new information or best practices around COVID-19 are learnt this document will be updated.

Links:

BC Center for Disease Control

BC Center for Disease Control – Community Settings and Recreation Facilities

World Health Organization

WorkSafeBC – COVID-19 and the workplace

Government of Canada COVID-19 Information

BC Provincial Government COVID-19 Updates

Medical Device Respirator recalls

CMHA – COVID-19 and Mental Health

CMHA – How to Find Help for Mental Health

BC Water & Waste Association COVID-19 resources

Fraser Health: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information for Municipalities – Mar 23 2020

Provincial Health Services: Covid-19 4 Key Ways for Local Government to Prepare

BC First Responders Mental Health – COVID-19

BCRPA’s Recreation and Parks Sector Guideline for Restarting Operations

BC Fire Training Officers Association

Managing the mental health effects of COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for employers

Addressing the mental health effects of COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for workers

COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool

Disclaimer

This website and its contents are intended as a resource for sharing programs and procedures among municipalities. BCMSA and the content creator(s) makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of any information on this site. Users of the information on this site must not make any statement indicating that BCMSA and the content creator(s) endorses or approves the materials on this website. Information provided by our member municipalities may or may not have been created by “qualified persons” under WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. BCMSA or the content creator do not accept any liability or responsibility of any kind arising from the use, dissemination, or modification of this information.

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Communicable Diseases/COVID-19

Communicable Disease Best Practice Approach
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COVID-19 Practical Advice and Guidelines to Ensure Safe Operations for Workers

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COVID-19 Municipal Best Practices: Physical Distancing in Vehicles

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