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AdvancedGeo, Inc. AdvancedGeo <br /> An E"Woye"wnedCompany <br /> Coronavirus (Covid-19) Prevention and Control Plan <br /> Page 2 of 6 Q'F X <br /> ➢ Shall determine if workers could be exposed to environments (e.g., worksites) or materials <br /> (e.g., laboratory samples, waste) contaminated with the virus. <br /> Depending on the work setting, we may also rely on identification of sick individuals who have signs, <br /> symptoms, and/or a history of travel to COVID-19-affected areas that indicate potential infection <br /> with the virus — in order to help identify exposure risks for workers and implement appropriate <br /> control measures. <br /> WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 INFECTION? <br /> Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reportedly had some of the following symptoms: <br /> ➢ Mild to severe respiratory illness <br /> ➢ Fever <br /> ➢ Cough <br /> ➢ Shortness of breath <br /> WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO OR INFECTED WITH <br /> COVID-19? <br /> If you believe you have been exposed on the job, alert your supervisor or occupational health clinic <br /> immediately. <br /> Also notify your healthcare provider immediately if you think you may be infected with COVID-19, <br /> including if you have been exposed to someone with the virus and have signs/symptoms of infection. <br /> If you are experiencing symptoms, you should tell your healthcare provider about any recent travel <br /> to areas where COVID-19 is spreading. <br /> PREVENTING WORKER EXPOSURE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) <br /> All workers and subcontractors should follow these general practices to help prevent exposure to <br /> coronavi rus: <br /> ➢ Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. <br /> ➢ If soap and running water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub that contains at <br /> least 60 percent alcohol. <br /> ➢ Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. <br /> ➢ Avoid close contact with people who are sick. <br /> PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT A POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE IS <br /> IDENTIFIED <br /> In the event potential occupational exposures to coronavirus are identified, we will implement these <br /> practices: <br /> ➢ Assess the worksite hazards to which workers may be exposed. <br /> ➢ Evaluate the risk of exposure. <br /> ➢ Select, implement and ensure workers use controls to prevent exposure, including: <br /> ➢ Physical barriers to control the spread of the virus <br /> ➢ Social distancing <br />