Guidelines on preventive measures to contain spread of
COVID-19
Offices
11th June 2020
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Need for Covid Appropriate Behaviour
Every individual If infected , you may You may put You may particularly
is at risk spread infection to your family put elders in your
others in crowded places members at risk family at risk
As we progress in Unlock 1.0, to contain the spread of COVID-19 , we need to
follow Covid Appropriate Behavior at all times
Generic Preventive Measures
Use face covers/masks Spitting is strictly prohibited
Maintain adequate social
Thermal screening of all entrants
distancing and staff
Wash hands with soap/ sanitizers
(as required) Maintain 6ft distance while
queuing for entry in public places
Respiratory etiquettes
• Cover mouth & nose with tissue/
handkerchief/ flexed elbow
Staggering of visitors/patrons
• Dispose off used tissues properly
Generic Preventive Measures
Self-monitor health Immediate report illness
(Guest and staff) (To state and district helpline)
Aarogya Setu app Large gatherings/
(Recommended to Install & Use) congregation prohibited
Who are advised to stay at home?
People aged more than Children aged less than Pregnant Women Persons with comorbidities such
65 years 10 years as hypertension, diabetes, etc
Except for essential and health purposes
Offices – Specific Measures
Mandatory sanitizer Only Separate entry Proper Crowd
Officer/visitors/ Specific markings with
dispensers and asymptomatic Management in
staff to be allowed and exit for sufficient distance for
thermal screening staff/ visitors Parking Lots and
entry only if officers, staff and queue management
provisions at allowed outside the
wearing masks visitors and social distancing
entrance premises
norms
Effective and Cleaning and Safe Disposal of
Air-conditioning Posters/ standees/
(Temp of 24–30OC,
frequent regular disinfection
AV media on COVID face covers/
Relative humidity of sanitation (esp. (using 1% sodium
40–70%,
preventive lavatories, drinking masks/gloves
hypochlorite of
Intake of fresh air, measures displayed and hand/foot frequently touched
Cross ventilation) at all times washing stations) surfaces)
Offices – Specific Measures
Officers/staff Staff/Drivers Drivers to maintain Avoid front-line work Suspend issue of
residing in residing in social distancing and and take extra visitors/ temporary
containment zone to containment zones follow required do’s precaution for high risk passes & screen
inform supervisory should not be and don’ts employee permitted visitors
officer and work allowed to drive (Disinfection of steering, door (older, pregnant employees properly
handles, keys using 1% sodium and employees with
from home vehicles hypochlorite solution/ spray) underlying medical conditions)
Video Staggering of office Valet parking operational Limited number Ensure regular supply
(Face covers/ masks & gloves for of hand sanitizers/
Conferencing for hours, lunch staff and disinfection of steering, of people in
meetings hours/coffee breaks door handles, keys) elevators soap/ running water
in washrooms
Guidelines with respect to preventive measures specific to offices have been issued by DoPT to be followed
Offices – Specific Measures
Precautions while Shops/stalls/Cafeteria Seating arrangement Staff/waiters to Staff to follow social
handling to follow social in cafeteria to ensure wear masks and distancing norms in the
supplies/inventories distancing within and adequate social hand gloves cafeteria/ canteen/
outside premises distancing dining halls/ kitchen
Closure of Workplace
Scenario: One or Two reported cases Scenario: Larger Outbreak or Potential Emerging Cluster
OPEN
Disinfection No need to close Work can be Building/block Work from home Risk assessment,
procedure for entire office resumed after to be closed for entire staff, till isolation, and
places/areas building/halt disinfection as for 48 hours the building/block quarantine of
visited by patient work in other per protocol after thorough is disinfected and contacts, case referral
in past 48 hrs areas disinfection fit for re-occupation and management
The detailed guidelines are available at MoHFW website, states may adopt accordingly
Protocol for attending to suspect or confirmed case
Immediately inform nearest
medical facility or call state or
district helpline
Risk assessment and further
Provide mask/face cover action by designated public
health authority
(district RRT/treating physician)
3
Place the ill person in an
isolated room or area
2 4 Disinfection of Premises
(If person is positive)
1 5
The detailed guidelines are available at MoHFW website, states may adopt accordingly
