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FAQ: PPE CONSIDERATIONS
Hierarchy of Controls for Biological, Chemical and Physical Agents
iii. Limit the number of people (workers, contractors, public) in one
space so that they can distance themselves from each other by:
1. Staggering shifts and break times
2. Practicing physical distancing during breaks
3. Not entering work areas where physical distance cannot
be maintained
4. Consider limiting the number of entry points, using floor
markings to show distance to be kept apart and desired
people flow
5. Consider changing the work layout
iv. Clean surfaces (e.g. counters, doorknobs, switches, tools,
equipment etc.) – ensure cleaning supplies are available and
proper location of supplies to ensure they are accessible to all
workers required to carry out cleaning
v. Reduce or eliminate face-to-face interactions and when in-person interactions are essential,
adhere to physical distancing recommendations
vi. Reduce time in the work area by establishing or increasing frequency of job rotation
vii. Have all employees and visitors wash their hands thoroughly before entering the facility, after
contact with others or with surfaces others have touched. Be sure to include handwashing
before breaks, and at shift changes. Keep an adequate supply of soap, paper towels, etc.
viii. Use good hand washing techniques, (minimum 20 seconds) and avoid touching your face.
Use paper towels instead of using an air dryer for hand drying.
ix. Evaluate the supply chain and implement controls: know where objects are coming from and
verify that suppliers have implemented controls upstream to reduce hazards related to materials
being received
x. Screen workers regularly for health issues, using guidelines on the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care website. Implement procedures for reporting the illness and keeping these
workers away from others.
xi. Train employees on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
https://www.wsps.ca/Shop/Training/E-Courses/WSPS-WHMIS-2015-for-Workers-eCourse.aspx
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering
Awareness
Administrative
Personal Protective
Equipment
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Effectiveness
Types of Controls
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