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NOTE: If working during COVID-19, be aware of Employee Health and Safety considerations.
The Province is recommending health and safety measures be put in place to protect employers, employees and customers across all business sectors. They are listed below as general guidelines.
You are strongly urged to review the sector-specific guidelines for your store/business to ensure you follow all the rules. Ontario has also released a new COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan for employers to put in place specific controls to make the workplace safer for everyone.
Visit the Ontario government website for a full list of sector-specific guidelines. You can also go to these Ontario health and safety associations for more COVID-19 health and safety advice tailored to your business:
File a complaint if you believe conditions in a workplace are unsafe, or if you or someone else is experiencing harassment or violence on the job. Before reporting a situation, you can:
If the situation continues after trying to raise your concerns, you can file a complaint with the Ontario Health and Safety Contact Centre.
If you have further questions about COVID-19, contact the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5020, or email at info@hkpr.on.ca
No matter where and how you work, it’s important to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As an employer, it rests with you to ensure all preventive measures are being followed.
Carefully review the specific guidelines to reopen your business during COVID-19 and read on for further recommendations/resources.
Visit the Ontario government website for a full list of sector-specific guidelines for reopening. You can also go to these Ontario health and safety associations for more COVID-19 health and safety advice tailored to your workplace:
You can find and follow updates on COVID-19 in your local community via the following HKPR resources:
If you have questions about COVID-19, you can contact the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5020, or email at info@hkpr.on.ca
The local Health Unit works closely with area farmers to ensure temporary (or migrant) workers can work safely during COVID-19.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has issued a Section 22 Class Order to all owners and operators of agricultural farms that employ migrant farm workers, participate in the federal Temporary Farm Worker (TFW) or operate any model of seasonal housing accommodations. The order applies to these agricultural farms in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
The Order is effective from 12 pm (noon) July 9, 2020 and will remain in effect until the local Medical Officer of Health determines it is no longer required. The Order requires all owners and operators of agricultural operations to take additional steps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for farm workers and local residents. Please read this Fact Sheet for more detailed information on the Order.
This Section 22 Class Order applies to all owners and operators of agricultural farms that employ migrant farm workers, or participate in the federal Temporary Farm Worker (TFW) or operate any model of seasonal housing accommodations, including seasonal housing for non-migrant workers, which may include local residents, students or others.
Yes. Note that local workers such as students are also included in this Order and should only be working at one farm.
No. The migrant worker would still be considered as working in the same workplace, just a different location (such as a different field). The intent is they are not working with other workers from a different farm. This is especially important to remember if working at a farmer’s market. Migrant and local workers from one farm should not interact with those from another agricultural operation.
No. They mean the same thing.
Additional Resource
Advice for Agricultural/Farm Owners and Operators – HKPR District Health Unit
Working With Farm Operators to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 on Farms – Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The Health Unit works to protect the health of workers and the well-being of the entire community by preventing the spread of the virus. This ensures area farms operate safely and by the rules, while allowing our local communities to stay well-fed and have access to quality, locally-produced food items.
During COVID-19, the Health Unit follows provincial directives and federal guidelines for temporary foreign workers. Throughout the growing season, our Public Health Inspectors work directly with local farmers and migrant workers to ensure these guidelines are followed to the letter of the law. Some of the provisions include:
For more information on Health Unit efforts, call 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5006.
Wearing face coverings is another way to reduce the risk of COVID-19. That’s why it’s important to know when and how to properly wear a mask.
Please Note: The Health Unit is directing that non-medical masks or face coverings MUST be used within indoor public spaces in City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and Haliburton County. For complete details, click here.
These must be kept for health care providers and for those providing direct care for someone with COVID-19.
If you’re experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and need to seek medical care, wear a mask. Your health provider may also recommend you wear a mask while you’re seeking or waiting for care. The mask acts as a barrier and helps stop the tiny droplets from spreading around you when you cough or sneeze.
Masks MUST be put on, taken off and thrown out properly. If you need to wear a mask, be sure to clean your hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. When wearing a mask, follow this Public Health Ontario fact sheet on how to properly wear and throw away one.
The Health Unit is directing that cloth masks/face coverings be used inside public places in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes. For specific details, including exemptions, click here
When worn properly, non-medical masks can help to cover your mouth and nose to prevent your respiratory droplets from contaminating other people or landing on common surfaces. The Public Health Agency of Canada advises that putting on a homemade mask can help protect others around you if you’re ill with COVID-19 and do not yet know it.
Wearing a face mask in public places, together with washing your hands with soap and water, staying home and maintaining physical distancing, are all important to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Homemade masks or facial coverings should not be worn/put on by:
Summary Do’s and Don’ts for Using Homemade Masks/Face Coverings
Do:
Do Not:
Keep your distance at work to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here’s what to do to practise physical distancing at work:
Fact Sheet – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Physical Distancing – Public Health Ontario
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Protect yourself, your staff and customers from COVID-19. Here’s what to do:
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How to Wash Your Hands
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Prevention for Customers
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Physical Distancing
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Are You Sick?
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Attention Staff
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Attention Shoppers
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Cleaning and disinfecting public spaces is essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect people in the community.
The following information provides guidance on cleaning and disinfection of public spaces and workplaces in Ontario.
This information is based on the Public Health Ontario fact sheet: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Cleaning and Disinfection for Public Settings
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As more businesses and services reopen, know your rights as an employee when it comes to health and safety during COVID-19.
All levels of governments are taking steps to support/protect people affected by coronavirus. The following resources can help you understand your rights. (Information is current at the time of this posting; please check official government websites for the most recent updates):
Ontario Human Rights Commission FAQs
Explains your rights during COVID-19 in series of questions and answers.
The Ontario government has also set out health and safety protections for workers during COVID-19. Some of the protections include:
The Occupational Health and Safety Act also:
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Watch these videos for tips on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace.
Visit us on Youtube for more videos, or click here for general COVID-19 prevention videos.
NOTE: If working during COVID-19, be aware of Employee Health and Safety considerations.
To protect employers, employees and customers, the province is recommending common health and safety measures across all business sectors. They are listed below as general guidelines. You are also strongly urged to review the sector-specific guidelines for your store/business to ensure you follow all the rules.
Visit the Ontario government website for a full list of sector-specific guidelines. You can also go to these Ontario health and safety associations for more COVID-19 health and safety advice tailored to your business:
File a complaint if you believe conditions in a workplace are unsafe, or if you or someone else is experiencing harassment or violence on the job. Before reporting a situation, you can:
If the situation continues after trying to raise your concerns, you can file a complaint with the Ontario Health and Safety Contact Centre.
You can find and follow updates on COVID-19 in your local community via the following HKPR resources:
If you have questions about COVID-19, you can contact the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577 x5020 or email at info@hkpr.on.ca
