Respiratory Etiquette
Many infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19, are spread through micro-droplets released from the upper respiratory tract through coughing or sneezing. These droplets float through the air until they are either inhaled by another person or land on nearby surfaces. Employees should demonstrate proper cough etiquette to reduce the spread of these micro-droplets and the transmission of infectious diseases.
Sample Cough Etiquette Policy
Employees and guests should cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into their elbow or upper sleeve(s). Dispose of used tissues in "no-touch" wastebaskets.
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4-9. Samantha is conducting training on her company's hygiene and illness prevention program. An employee asks the question, "How does a cough or sneeze spread infectious diseases?" How should Samantha respond?
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