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4?� HSP-6 Infectious Disease Response and Preparedness Plan July 25, 2022 • Ensuring that workers wear necessary respirators/ PPE • Recordkeepin Employee (and Practicing effective social distancing, hygiene and respiratory etiquette subcontractors) practices • Using PPE and respirators per instructions and training • Cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting and storing his/her respirator after each use 4.0 DEFINITIONS AID Airborne Infectious Diseases are diseases that are transmitted through the air. COVID19 An infectious respiratory disease CDC US Center for Disease Control Disinfectant Material or method capability of killing a pathogen (e.g., bleach, Lysol, alcohol) Face Coverings Cloth placed over the mouth and noses, such as surgical mask, bandana, scarf or other custom-made cover Filtering A negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter as an integral part of the Facepiece facepiece or with the entire facepiece composed of the filtering medium. Fomite Any inanimate object that, when contaminated with or exposed to infectious agents (such as pathogenic bacteria, viruses or fungi), can transfer disease to a new host. For humans, skin cells, hair, clothing, and bedding are common hospital fomites. Hygiene Measures such as handwashing, avoiding touching face, avoiding unnecessary touching surfaces or ANYTHING! HSP Health and Safety Procedure. HSPM Health and Safety Program Manager. NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. N95 Mask N95 designation means that when subjected to careful testing, the respirator blocks at least 95 percent of very small (0.3 micron)test particles. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Physician/Other An individual whose legally permitted scope of practice (i.e., license, registration, Licensed Health or certification) allows him or her to independently provide, or be delegated the Care responsibility to provide, some or all the health care services required by Professional paragraph (e)of the OSHA regulations. P100 Respirator A respirator that filters 99.8% of particles 0.3 micron and larger and resistant to oil. Respiratory Measures to reduce spread of pathogens during coughing or sneezing Etiquette SARS-COV-2 Coronavirus causing COVID 19 Service Life The period that a respirator, filter or sorbent, or other respiratory equipment provides adequate protection to the wearer. SHSO Site Health and Safety Officer. Social Distancing Social distancing or physical distancing is a set of infection control actions intended to stop or slow down the spread of a contagious disease. It includes maintaining a space of 6 feet from other people. User Seal Check An action conducted by the respirator user to determine if the respirator is properly sealed on the face. Worker Exposure Exposure to a concentration of an airborne contaminant that would occur if the worker were not using respiratory protection.