Page 14 - UK Education Infection Control Guide_Neat
P. 14

Safe Working Environment:                                                                                      The content in this document is not intended to be a substitute
                                                                                                                       for professional advice. It is intended to offer guidance
                                                                                                                       regarding best practices as prevention and support to re-open
                                                                                                                       businesses. It is not intended and should not be used as a
                                                                                                                       substitute for advice from UK Government, health agencies and
        Education/Schools/Daycare                                                                                      other professionals regarding COVID-19.




        q  Examine all employees and children for symptoms and have   q  Display proper signage if staggering class days or A/B
            temperatures taken daily before being admitted to work or   Team scheduling is implemented to avoid confusion
            attend school. Public Health England’s guidance states the   q  Implement one teacher per classroom where feasible
            minimum temperature that indicates a fever is 38°C
                                                               q  Practice student social distancing when possible, e.g.
        q  Use pavement signage to designate student drop off/pick   breaktimes, circle and mat times, after school/care pick-up
            up locations and proper social distancing
                                                               q  Use signs to indicate desks and tables during lunch that
        q  Address and post maximum occupancy levels (Max          are out of service for social distancing
            number of students per facility vs. number of people per
            square foot). Use door signs that show that only children   q  Position infection control/handwashing posters in all
            and staff should be permitted in the facility          bathrooms
        q  Utilise wayfinding signs to direct students one way   q  Provide “No handshakes, No hugs. Just Smiles” stickers
            throughout corridors                                   and badges for teachers/administration
        q  Implement strong procedures for sanitising surfaces, toys   q  Offer contactless payments for nurseries and private
            and equipment and display infection control posters    schools
            —  Post cleaning logs to ensure proper and timely
               cleaning occurs and to communicate procedures to
               students and faculty



























        www.fastsigns.co.uk/COVID-19                                           14                            ISSUE 082020
   9   10   11   12   13   14