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CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING IN ALL PROGRAM ELEMENTS IS ESSENTIAL.
COMMUNICATE PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND REQUIREMENTS TO ALL WHO ENTER WORKPLACE.
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ENGAGE
- Provide leadership/management commitment.
- Ensure employee participation.
- Involve Human Resources/union/employment law support.
- Develop written policy and procedures.
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ACCESS
- Identify exposure risks for all job tasks.
- Evaluate supply/equipment needs.
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CONTROL
- Select and implement feasible protective measures.
- Prioritize source & pathway controls over personal protective equipment (PPE) — see the control banding fact sheet in this series for more info.
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REVIEW
- Keep plan up-to-date.
- Evaluate/adjust/modify controls.
- Ensure worker rights and protections.
- Conduct audits/maintain detailed, written records.
- Investigate incidents (outbreaks).