May be used by almost any worker, although those who have trouble breathing or are otherwise unable to put on or remove a mask without assistance should not wear one.Are not appropriate substitutes for PPE such as respirators (e.g., N95 respirators) or medical facemasks (e.g., surgical masks) in workplaces where respirators or facemasks are required to protect the wearer.Are not considered personal protective equipment (PPE).Are worn over the nose and mouth to contain the wearer's potentially infectious respiratory particles produced when they cough, sneeze, or talk and to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), to others.Should be made of at least 2 layers of a tightly woven breathable fabric, such as cotton.May be commercially produced or improvised (i.e., homemade).OSHA differentiates face coverings from the term “mask” and from respirators that meet OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard.
Cleaning and DisinfectionĬDC provides information about face coverings as one type of mask among other types of masks. Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace and the Control and Prevention section of the COVID-19 Safety and Health Topics page provide more information on steps employers in workplaces not covered by the ETS for Healthcare can take to reduce workers' risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Job hazard assessments for COVID-19 ( general job hazard assessment) must be conducted to determine the appropriate type and level of PPE required. Such measures could include providing paid time off for workers to get vaccinated encouraging workers to be vaccinated having a system for workers to report if they are experiencing symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 use of face coverings by workers improving ventilation training workers on COVID-19 policies and procedures and physical distancing for workers in communal work areas.Įmployers subject to OSHA's PPE standards must provide and require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed. Employers should assess worker exposure to hazards and risks and implement infection prevention measures, in accordance with CDC and OSHA guidance, to reasonably address them, consistent with OSHA Standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ( Guidance) has issued workplace guidance to help employers protect all workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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