Who says workplace needs to get prepared for coronavirus
Here are some key individuals and organizations that have emphasized the importance of preparing workplaces for the COVID-19 pandemic:
- World Health Organization (WHO): The WHO has consistently emphasized the need for workplaces to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including implementing social distancing measures, providing personal protective equipment (PPE), and promoting good hygiene practices.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC has provided guidance for employers on how to prepare for and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace, including developing a pandemic plan, identifying essential employees, and implementing infection control measures.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): OSHA has issued guidance on how to protect workers from COVID-19, including providing PPE, implementing social distancing measures, and promoting good hygiene practices.
- The White House: In March 2020, the White House issued guidelines for employers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, including encouraging remote work, providing PPE, and implementing social distancing measures.
- Business leaders: Many business leaders, including CEOs of major companies, have emphasized the importance of preparing workplaces for COVID-19. For example, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, has said that the company is taking "extraordinary measures" to protect employees from COVID-19.
- Health experts: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has emphasized the importance of preparing workplaces for COVID-19, including implementing social distancing measures and providing PPE.
- Employee advocacy groups: Employee advocacy groups, such as the AFL-CIO, have also emphasized the importance of preparing workplaces for COVID-19, including providing PPE, implementing social distancing measures, and promoting good hygiene practices.
These are just a few examples of individuals and organizations that have emphasized the importance of preparing workplaces for COVID-19.