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Examples of poor ventilation in workplaces 💨
In one outbreak, while kitchen staff were distanced, they weren't wearing masks in a poorly-ventilated space with a pedestal fan. The poor ventilation and the fan were major factors in this situation. All kitchen staff were infected
In one outbreak, while kitchen staff were distanced, they weren't wearing masks in a poorly-ventilated space with a pedestal fan. The poor ventilation and the fan were major factors in this situation. All kitchen staff were infected
We have recorded a number of workplace outbreaks connected to car-pooling and shared transport. In one incident, a number of workers were sharing a vehicle and were not wearing masks and the windows were closed. All occupants were infected.
A large number of outbreaks and situations in workplaces have been connected to contact in break rooms and canteens, many of which are poorly ventilated. It is best practice to leave canteen windows and doors open.
Mechanical ventilation should be reviewed by a professional to ensure they provide optimal ventilation and are operating well. Make sure to ask them to disable demand-control ventilation controls which reduce air supply based on temperature or occupancy
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Whichever type of ventilation is used, it is important that
the room is not occupied by a greater number of people
than adequate ventilation can be provided for. Maximum
occupancy of rooms should be set and not exceeded.
the room is not occupied by a greater number of people
than adequate ventilation can be provided for. Maximum
occupancy of rooms should be set and not exceeded.
It is also important that spaces are ‘aired’ out before and after they are occupied. This is as simple as opening the window for 15 minutes before and after or turning on the HVAC system with maximum outside airflow for two hours at normal speed before and after.
We are currently investigating COVID-19 situations in 50 workplaces in the Mid-West, involving 141 cases and an estimated 324 close contacts #SafeWorkStopsCovid
A workplace situation is when we are notified of at least one COVID-19 case that is linked to a workplace, requiring further investigation and risk assessment. All data is provisional and subject to change as some situations will require no further investigation
We are urging businesses to encourage their staff to avail of the self-referral COVID-19 test centres if there are concerns in relation to current situations or outbreaks, or if staff members are symptomatic.
Examples of workplace situations 😷
In one outbreak, all staff were masked at all times until they took them off during a short boardroom meeting. One person was presymptomatic (no symptoms yet but developed them later). Everyone in room was infected #SafeWorkStopsCovid (1/4)
In one outbreak, all staff were masked at all times until they took them off during a short boardroom meeting. One person was presymptomatic (no symptoms yet but developed them later). Everyone in room was infected #SafeWorkStopsCovid (1/4)
On a number of occasions, we have recorded outbreaks in large office settings where staff wear masks when together but remove them when at their desks. When in the office and in the same room as colleagues, you should wear your mask at all times (2/4)
Canteen/break rooms continue to be common causes of outbreaks due to close contact and staff not wearing masks. It is important to stagger breaks to reduce occupancy of the canteen to avoid this (3/4)
