Separate Sick Employee at Work
If employees display symptoms of an acute illness while at work, they should immediately notify their supervisor. The sick employee should be separated from other employees and sent home immediately by their supervisor. Separating the sick employee from others will help reduce the likelihood of disease transmission.
If employees display respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, provide them with a mask and ask them to wear it if they can tolerate doing so. The purpose of the mask is to help prevent the spread of a respiratory infection to others while they gather their belongings before going home. If a mask is not available, encourage them to use proper cough etiquette. Remember, sick employees should be sent home. Wearing a mask does not allow them to continue to work.
If an employee is sent home after reporting symptoms of an acute illness, the supervisor should ensure the employee's workspace, such as workstations, countertops, and doorknobs, are cleaned using a disinfecting cleaning solution.
Acute Illness Symptoms
Symptoms of acute illness may include, but are not limited to:
- fever (greater than 100°F)
- headache
- body aches and pains
- fatigue or weakness
- sore throat
- cough
- shortness of breath
- diarrhea
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4-15. Kenneth is an employee for a large manufacturing facility. He notifies his supervisor that he is experiencing acute illness symptoms of fever and cough. What should Kenneth's supervisor do?
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