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SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 1/20

Face Coverings Masks protect us against COVID-19 by preventing respiratory droplets from traveling through the air when we speak, cough or sneeze. Face coverings are for individual use only and should not be shared. SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 2/12

What Makes a Good Face Covering? Fits snugly against the side of the face Secured with ties or ear loops Includes multiple layers of fabric SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 3/12

What Makes a Good Face Covering? Allows for breathing without restriction Covers nose and mouth Can be laundered and machine dried, if reusable SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 4/12

Disposable vs. Reusable Face Mask Disposable face coverings are for short-term/temporary use. Cloth face coverings can be reusable as long as the integrity of the cloth is intact and clean. SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 5/12

Cleaning Face Masks Washing machine You can include your mask with your regular laundry. SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 6/12

Cleaning Face Masks Washing by hand - Prepare a bleach solution by mixing: 5 tbsp (1/3c) household bleach ● per gallon of room temperature water or 4 tsp household bleach per quart of room temperature water Soak the mask in the bleach ● solution for 5 minutes. ● Rinse thoroughly with cool or room temperature water. SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 7/12

Cleaning Face Masks - How to Dry Dryer ● Use the highest heat setting and leave in the dryer until completely dry. Air dry ● Lay flat and allow to completely dry. If possible, place the mask in direct sunlight. SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 8/12

Hand Hygiene and Respiratory Etiquette All schools need to consider the best ways to limit the spread of COVID-19 in a school or workplace. This should include promoting hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, such as coughing or sneezing in the elbow. SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 9/12

How Do I Wear it Correctly? Wash your hands before putting on your mask Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face and around the bridge of your nose Make sure you can breathe easily SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 10/12

How Do I Take it Off Correctly? Untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops Handle only by the ear loops or ties and fold outside corners together Place mask in the washing machine Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth when removing and wash hands immediately after removing SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 11/12

Video Resources Coronavirus (COVID-19) Videos for Adults and Parents Coronavirus (COVID-19): How Wearing a Mask Helps Protect Against Infection ● ● Wear a Mask to Protect You and Your Friends Coronavirus (COVID-19) Article for Teens and Kids ● Why Are People Wearing Face Masks? COVID-19 ASL Video Series COVID-19 in Multiple Languages SAFETY & HYGIENE BEST PRACTICES FOR IN THE WORKPLACE/HOME 12/12