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.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 5 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 4578
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