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�,� HSP-n /1� Infectious Disease Response and Preparedness Plan ""°'"""'"° July 25, 2022 3. Employees wearing respirators required by the employer and used in compliance with section 5144. 4. Employees who cannot wear face coverings due to a medical or mental health condition or disability, or who are hearing-impaired or communicating with a hearing-impaired person. 5. Specific tasks which cannot feasibly be performed with a face covering. This exception is limited to the time period in which such tasks are actually being performed. (D) Employees exempted from wearing face coverings pursuant to subsection (c)(6)(C)4. due to a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability shall wear an effective non-restrictive alternative, such as a face shield with a drape on the bottom, if their condition or disability permits it. If their condition or disability does not permit a non- restrictive alternative, the employee shall be tested at least weekly for COVID-19 during paid time and at no cost to the employee. (E) Any employee not wearing a face covering, pursuant to the exception in subsection (c)(6)(C)5. shall be tested at least weekly for COVID-19 during paid time and at no cost to the employee. Employers may not use the provisions of subsection (c)(6)(E) as an alternative to face coverings when face coverings are otherwise required by this section. (F) No employer shall prevent any employee from wearing a face covering when not required by this section,unless it would create a safety hazard, such as interfering with the safe operation of equipment. (G) When face coverings are not required by this section or by sections 3205.1 through 3205.4, employers shall provide face coverings to employees upon request, regardless of vaccination status. (H) Employers shall implement measures to communicate to non-employees the face coverings requirements on their premises. (7)Other engineering controls, administrative controls,and personal protective equipment. (A) For buildings with mechanical or natural ventilation, or both, employers shall maximize the quantity of outside air provided to the extent feasible,except when the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality Index is greater than 100 for any pollutant or if opening windows or maximizing outdoor air by other means would cause a hazard to employees, for instance from excessive heat or cold. (B) To protect employees from COVID-19 hazards, the employer shall evaluate its handwashing facilities, determine the need for additional facilities, encourage and allow time for employee handwashing, and provide employees with an effective hand sanitizer. Employers shall encourage employees to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds each time. Provision or use of hand sanitizers with methyl alcohol is prohibited. (C) Personal protective equipment. 1. Employers shall evaluate the need for personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to COVID-19 hazards, such as gloves, goggles, and face shields, and provide such personal protective equipment as needed.