Employee Going Back to Work Checklist
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Ask for the following common articles
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Tissues
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No touch trash-bins
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No touch soap dispensers
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Hand sanitizers Anti-bacterial Hand gels/rubs
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Vitamins C, 86, E, etc (optional)
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Masks (optional)
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Work preparations
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Ask for a 1-on-1 talk with the boss: what will your first week back will look like
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Let staff contact HR at least two weeks in advance to confirm first day back and what to expect
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Avoid frequently touched common surfaces
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Elevator buttons, phones, chargers, door handles, computer equipment (mouse), etc
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Clean regularly the mobile phones, tablets, etc
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Covering mouth with elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing
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Take care of frequent waste management
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Discontinue the use of shared items
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Notebooks, Pencils, Pens, clipboards, phones, cutlery, etc
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Avoid usage of fans, central air condition and heating systems
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Attend only essential meetings and events
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Make sure only to attend essential work-related meetings or events are held, and others are postponed. Especially when traveling is involved
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Seek medical care when:
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Having a fever over 38°C / 100,4
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Coughing and sneezing
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Difficulty breathing
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Stay informed of local government guidelines
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Time-off; consider to take annual or unpaid leave
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If that is beneficial for the boss and company
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Wear a face mask, avoid touching mask
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Maintain a social distance
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for at least 1 meter between yourself and others, especially those who are coughing or sneezing
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Temporarily use only disposable tableware
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Single use cups, cutlery, plates, etc
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Avoid public gatherings as much as possible
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Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
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Ensure the necessary Childcare
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Confirm the common day care provider or nanny is available
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Carry an emergency contact list to work
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Establish a process to communicate information
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Start sharing information with employees, business partners etc on the outbreak and how to response (Outbreak response plan) and the latest COVID-19 information