Pub. 19 2020-2021 Issue 2

N E W J E R S E Y C O A L I T I O N O F A U T O M O T I V E R E T A I L E R S 29 new jersey auto retailer W W W . N J C A R . O R G Practice cough and sneeze etiquette Whenever possible, make sure everyone is practicing cough and sneeze etiquette. Cough and sneeze into a tissue, discard the tissue and then wash hands. If you do not have a tissue, the next best place is to cough or sneeze into the elbow area. If you are outside, move away from people when coughing and sneezing. Ask employees to conduct a Health and Safety check before coming to work Employees should check themselves daily before coming to work. Look for the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Employees can go to the CDC website ( https://www.cdc.gov/coro- navirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html ) for additional information and for a Corona Virus self-checker. There are a couple of other things employees can do to help. Conduct a health and safety check of those you live with. Re- member, if they have symptoms, you may have been exposed to COVID. Notify others, including your employer, if you have been exposed to someone with COVID or that may be present- ing symptoms of COVID. Test for COVID if symptomatic or if caring for someone with COVID. Employees should not report to work if they possibly have COVID. Using Face Masks Properly Wearing face masks all day can be uncomfortable and, for some, can present a health risk. Make sure employees are healthy enough to wear a face mask. If an employee is unable to wear a face mask, some other accommodation may be needed. For employees that can wear them, there is a proper way to put on and take off a facemask. Again, handwashing is necessary. Wash your hands before putting the mask on and, once the mask is on, do not touch it at all. If you must adjust the mask, wash your hands, remove the mask, adjust, and then wash your hands again. Face masks should be worn over the mouth and nose. Face masks are ineffective when covering the mouth only, hanging from one ear, and when worn around your neck. See and follow all CDC recommendations regarding the use, disposal and care of face masks. Additional information can be found at: //www.cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wear- cloth-face-coverings.html Disposable Gloves Disposable gloves should not be used in place of washing hands regularly throughout the day. Gloves should only be worn when there is a chance of high exposure, such as handling high touch items where there is a good chance the virus is present and that could spread the virus onto the gloves. Disposable gloves should be used by employees who are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the facilities. If you have touched a surface that may have a virus on it with disposable gloves, those gloves may now have the virus on them. It is important to be mindful when using disposable gloves. That means not touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth with the gloves. Remove the gloves properly by not touching the outside of the gloves. Dispose of the gloves and then wash your hands. See and follow all CDC recom- mendations regarding the use of disposable gloves. Additional information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavi- rus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/gloves.html Wash your hands before putting the mask on and, once the mask is on, do not touch it at all. If you must adjust the mask, wash your hands, remove the mask, adjust, and then wash your hands again. Face masks should be worn over the mouth and nose. Face masks are ineffective when covering the mouth only, hanging from one ear, and when worn around your neck.