These are resources to help answer your questions about how COVID-19 might affect business continuity and workplace operations.

The following information is intended to assist the McMaster community in the planning process for the gradual return to campus while managing the risk related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All injuries, incidents and hazardous situations must be reported immediately to your supervisor.

The following suggestions will allow employees to continue to work productively and consider proper ergonomic set-up while at home.

Working from Home Ergonomics Video 

Employees who are working alone on campus must have a working alone plan that is created with their supervisor. The plan must include procedures for obtaining assistance in the event of an emergency.

Collection services for chemical and biohazardous waste will continue.

The checklist is designed to assess the safety of the home workstation. Employees are expected to designate an adequate and separate workstation in the home. To ensure employees are working in a safe and healthy dedicated workstation, the following checklist should be completed. Please note, assessment is of the workstation only and is not reflective of the safety of the home in its entirety.

Public Health Resource on Physical Distancing.

Face Coverings and Face Masks – Government of Ontario

When and How to Wear a Mask – Public Health Ontario

Mask Use for Non-Health Care Workers – Public Health Ontario

Optional Non-Medical Masks and Face Coverings