Communicate Policies
Your workplace hygiene and illness prevention program's success rely on your ability to effectively communicate your policies and expectations to your employees.
It is best to communicate the policies and expectations in writing or using email. Your employee handbook should contain a copy of the policies for reference at any time. OSHA requires all training presentations, including policy expectations, to be presented in a language each employee understands. Regardless of how you decide to share the policies with your employees, it is important to document each employee's receipt and understanding of the policies. You also need to consider how you will communicate your policies to all appropriate groups, such as contractors, staffing agencies, temporary workers, suppliers, vendors, and visitors.
Flexibility of Policy
During an outbreak of an infectious disease, such as the flu or the more recent COVID-19, be prepared to adjust your sick leave policies to allow sick employees to stay home. Similarly, if employees have a sick family member, they may need to stay home to take care of their loved one. Public health recommendations may also influence your policies. Remember, your employee handbook and the policies within, are a living document that can be adjusted to meet the demands of the current situation.
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5-2. Joshua is an employee of a local bank. He has a question about his employer's workplace hygiene and illness prevention program. Where can Joshua expect to find a copy of the policies for reference?
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