In addition to what has already been recommended in recent days, we invite employers to also implement the following countermeasures:
- Implementation of social distancing measures: when holding meetings or gatherings, prioritize remote connection methods; alternatively, take into account the size and characteristics of the premises in order to ensure that participants are able to maintain a distance of at least 1 meter between them; adopt home working where possible;
- Use of external resources, such as consultants, preferably electronically;
- Postpone all non-essential travel to China; for travel to other destinations, given the ever-evolving situation, always consult the institutional websites (ECDC, Ministry of Health, Viaggiare Sicuri – Farnesina Crisis Unit);
- Make hydroalcoholic solutions available to workers for hand washing;
- Display ministerial instructions on hand washing in bathrooms and near dispensers;
- Increase the frequency of cleaning shared surfaces and objects: Coronaviruses can be eliminated after 1 minute if surfaces are disinfected with 62-71% ethanol or 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite.
- Always ensure adequate air exchange in shared spaces.
For workers involved in contact with the public:
- operator distance of at least 1 meter from the user subject;
- repeated and thorough cleaning of surfaces with water and detergents followed by the application of disinfectants based on 62-71% ethanol or 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite;
- availability of hand hygiene dispensers containing alcohol gels with an alcohol concentration of 60-85%;
- adequate dissemination of information materials for hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene and social distancing.
For workers in the healthcare sector, hairdressers, wellness centres, physiotherapists and similar activities:
- In addition to the measures already provided for in the DVR for the prevention of biological risk, the following measures are recommended:
- use of FFP2 or FFP3 mask;
- use of disposable latex gloves;
- sanitization of surfaces between patients.
We also remind you of the obligation to observe the recent Prime Ministerial Decree of 8 March 2020 and the subsequent Regional Ordinance, which can be downloaded at the following link:
The main changes compared to previous DPCM are summarized here:
Avoid travel
Both when entering and leaving the territories of the orange zone (Lombardy, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia, Rimini, Pesaro Urbino, Alessandria, Asti, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Vercelli, Padua, Treviso, Venice), as well as within them, people are asked to travel only for:
– work needs
– situations of necessity
– health reasons.
It is permitted to return to your home, residence or domicile.
The self-declaration form, mandatory for any travel, can be downloaded at the following link:
Holidays
Public and private employers are recommended to promote the use of ordinary leave and holiday periods by employees, without prejudice to the provisions of the rules for the application of smart working.