COVID-19 Resources for Workplaces and Employers
Keeping Your Workplace Safe
Workplace Vaccination Policies |
Southwestern Public Health encourages all workplaces to develop or maintain employee vaccination policies. All businesses and organizations should encourage employees to obtain COVID-19 booster doses as suggested by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Visit our vaccine webpage for clinic availability
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Screening Resources |
Neither active nor passive screening of patrons or employees is required. However, active screening is one way to ensure that employees stay home if they are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Southwestern Public Health suggests that workplaces have all employees and volunteers use a screening tool, if one or more of the following applies to them:
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Personal Protective Equipment and Face Coverings |
Early evidence demonstrates that the implementation of mask mandates in community settings was associated with reductions in COVID-19 case growth (Public Health Ontario, March 2022). As of June 11, 2022, face coverings/masks are no longer required in most public places in Ontario. However, workplaces should strongly consider implementing and/or maintaining a face mask policy for indoor public settings.
Proper mask fit determines effectiveness. Learn more about types of masks and respirators. |
Rapid Antigen Testing |
Rapid antigen testing is an additional screening method that can help to identify cases of COVID-19 early, before they are spread to others. Organizations can test and get results in about 15 minutes on-site. Some organizations, workplaces and communities in Ontario may be able to access free test kits through the Provincial Rapid Antigen Screening Program. Small and medium sized organizations can also access free rapid antigen screening kits through local Chamber’s of Commerce. The province has developed COVID-19 Guidance: Considerations for Antigen Point-of-Care Testing that provides more information to workplaces. Rapid antigen testing is not a replacement for following public health measures such as COVID-19 vaccination, wearing a face covering, physical distancing, and staying home when sick. Learn more: Guidance for Rapid Antigen Test Use (SWPH) |
General Guidance on Public Health Measures |
Businesses and organizations can review Ontario Regulation 364/20 (Schedules 4/5) for a full list of restrictions currently in place in Ontario. Southwestern Public Health Resources
Provincial Resources |
Workplace Outbreak Resources |
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Guidance for Seasonal Farms |
For more information on managing seasonal housing, visit our seasonal housing page. |
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Infection Prevention and Control Resources |
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