Disinfecting the Workplace for COVID-19
Learning objectives
- Differentiate between cleaning and disinfecting
- Identify and properly use cleaning and disinfecting products effective against the COVID-19 virus
- Recognize precautions to take when mixing and using chemical disinfectants
- Identify steps you can take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace
Course overview
You will learn to recognize the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, which products are effective against COVID-19, and how to use them correctly and safely. You will also learn steps you can take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace once you’ve cleaned and disinfected your work environment.
- 5 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Disinfecting the Workplace for COVID-19
Regulations
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). (March 21, 2020). Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus
- COVID-19: Resources for Households. (March 6, 2020). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.html
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. (March, 2020). Retrieved from https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
- List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). (April 9, 2020). https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2
- Resources for Businesses and Employers. (March 21, 2020). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html
- Topics on Work-Related Asthma. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/OHB/WRAPP/Pages/Topics.aspx#cleaning