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COVID-19: Guidance for Employees Travelling in a Vehicle

Reminder for all employees:

  • If you feel sick, stay home, DO NOT come to campus/work and inform your supervisor.
  • If you become sick while at work, STOP what you are doing, isolate yourself from others. Put on a face covering and wash your hands. Go home as soon as possible. Avoid public transit and take measures to protect others around you. Inform your Supervisor.
  • If you are ill/have symptoms, do not come to campus/work. Ensure that you complete the Ontario COVID-19 Self-Assessment [1] and follow the direction given. Also, complete and submit the University Employee Self Declaration Form. [2]Refer to U of G webpage “What to do when you’re sick or have been exposed” [3] for more information.

Measures to follow for travel together in a vehicle for university business:

Wear a Medical Mask

  • Everyone inside the vehicle is required to wear a medical mask during each trip
  • Follow the EHS COVID-19: Guidance for Using Medical Masks [4]
  • Avoid eating and drinking (removing your mask) while travelling in a vehicle unless physical distancing of 2 metres is maintained.

Ventilation 

  • When possible, drive with the windows open or partially open to maximize the air flow.

Hand Hygiene

  • Wash/sanitize your hands [5] upon arrival at your destination.
  • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer [6] with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

Hand washing with water and soap

Clean and Disinfect

  • There is a low risk associated with COVID-19 transmission from touching a contaminated surface.
  • However, be mindful of high touch surfaces such as door frame/handles, windows, seatbelt buckles, and steering wheel and always practice good hygiene.
  • In addition to the tools, parts and/or equipment required for the job, you may wish to take extra medical masks and hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol (optional).

Cleaning and disinfecting a surface with a cloth, while wearing gloves

Respiratory Etiquette when Coughing or Sneezing

  • Cough or sneeze into the elbow or a tissue, even with a face mask on.
  • Dispose of any tissues used as soon as possible in a garbage bag.

Person covering their nose and mouth with a tissue

 Resources:

  • Public Health Agency of Canada: Prevention and Risks [7]


Source URL:https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/about-hr/environmental-health-safety-ehs/ehs-programs-policies-guidelines-and-forms/ehs-14

Links
[1] https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ [2] https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8evYmTaJXnDkphP [3] https://news.uoguelph.ca/return-to-campuses/i-have-tested-positive-for-covid-19-what-should-i-do/ [4] https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/about-hr/environmental-health-safety-ehs/ehs-programs-policies-guidelines-and-forms/ehs-24 [5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9hjmqes72I [6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDUJ4CAYhpA [7] https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks.html