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28 PalletCentral • May-June 2020 palletcentral.com here shoud e a cometent erson designated to oversee imementation o the ans and ans shoud e reviewed and revised as conditions change such as new disease custers. most work environments (e.g., those for which more stringent sector-specific guidance has not been developed by OSHA or NIOSH). See https://www. osha.gov/Publications/ OSHA4027.pdf. The new guidance consists of seven steps to reduce exposures: 1. Encourage workers to stay home if sick. 2. Isolate any worker who begins to exhibit symptoms until they can go home or seek medical care. 3. Establish flexible worksites (telecommuting) and work hours (staggered shifts) where feasible. 4. Where customers are present, mark six-foot distances with floor tape where lines form, use drive-through or curbside pickup, limit # of customers inside. 5. Stagger breaks and rearrange seating in common break areas to maintain physical distance between workers. 6. Move or reposition work stations to create more distance, and install plexiglass partitions. 7. Encourage workers to bring any safety and health concerns to the employer's attention. OSHA has continued updating its best practices recommended for manufacturing operations. OSHA recommends the following for best results for workers: • Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick. • Establish flexible work hours (e.g., staggered shifts), if feasible. • Practice sensible social distancing and maintain 6' between co-workers. • Where social distancing is a challenge, limit duration of these activities, move or reposition workstations to create more distance or install barriers. • Monitor public health communications about COVID-19 recommendations for the workplace and ensure that workers have access to information. • Train workers on how to properly put on, use/ wear, take off, and maintain protective clothing and equipment. • Allow workers to wear masks over their nose and mouth. • Encourage respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes. • Discourage workers from using other workers' tools and equipment. • Use EPA-approved cleaning chemicals from List N or that have label claims against the coronavirus. • Promote personal hygiene, access to soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs. Provide disinfect- ants or disposable towels to clean work surfaces. The manufacturing sector guidance is at https:// www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4002.pdf. Similar guidance has been issued for warehousing and logistics operations and can be found at https:// www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4029.pdf. It is advisable to check the OSHA website regularly for additional sector-specific guidance or other updates on enforcement and recording policies. Handling Employee Exposures In May 2020, the CDC issued guidance for critical infrastructure and essential workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 but will need to remain on the job as long as they are not experiencing symptoms. Pallet companies and others within