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DOLI Emergency Standard

DOLI Standard

16 VAC 25-220, Emergency Temporary Standard Infectious Disease Prevention: SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19

Training Requirements

• The Standard

– Requirements – Anti-Discrimination Provision – IDPR Plan

• COVID-19

– Symptoms – Risk factors – Safe work practices – PPE

Standard Compliance

• This standard shall not conflict with

requirements and guidelines applicable to businesses set out in any applicable Virginia executive order or order of public health emergency

• CDC guidelines
• VOSH standards

Hazard Classifications

• Employees fall into hazard classifications

based on the risk of exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus

– Very High – High – Medium – Lower

Very High High Medium Lower

Determining Classifications

Exposure Level

Job/Task Presence

• f virus

Presence

• f known or

suspected COVID-19 person # of Employees /size of work area Working distance between people Duration/ Frequency

• f

exposure

Hazard Classifications

• Very High

– Restrictive criteria

• Aerosol generating procedures
• Collecting and handling specimens
• Autopsies

– Specific medical and laboratory settings

Hazard Classifications

• High

– Providing healthcare or working within 6 feet

• f known or suspected infected persons
• Healthcare workers
• First responders

Hazard Classifications

• Medium

– Working within 6 feet of others

• Schools
• Correctional facilities
• Banks, restaurants, stores, etc.

Hazard Classifications

• Lower

– Minimal contact with others; no need to work within 6 feet of others

• Office settings

Employer Requirements

• Create a HIPAA compliant system for reporting known

and suspected COVID-19 cases

• Implement Engineering Controls

– Barriers – Modified Layouts

• Implement Administrative Controls

– Physical distancing – Restrict access to common areas – Staggered shifts/remote work – Hand washing/sanitizing – Cleaning/Disinfecting

• Provide appropriate PPE

IDPR Plan

• The Standard requires you to implement

an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan

• Training on your plan is required
• The plan and training must be completed

by September 25th

Anti-Discrimination Provision

• You may adhere to the DOLI Standard

and raise safety concerns without fear of reprisal

• You may refuse to work if you feel unsafe
• You may provide and wear your own PPE

if it does not create a greater hazard for you

• r others

Classification

• SARS-CoV-2 (the virus)

– Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

• COVID-19 (the disease)

– Coronavirus Disease 2019

Virus Transmission

• Believed to spread mainly from person to

person through respiratory droplets

• You may also be able to get it by touching

a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes

• More likely in close contact

– Within 6 feet

Virus Transmission

• There is currently no vaccine
• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid

being exposed to this virus

COVID-19 Symptoms

COVID-19 Symptoms

• Symptoms can range from mild to severe
• Seek immediate medical care for these

emergency warning signs of COVID-19:

– Trouble breathing – Persistent pain or pressure in the chest – New confusion – Inability to wake or stay awake – Bluish lips or face

COVID-19 Symptoms

• It’s also possible to be asymptomatic

Increased Risk Individuals

– Cancer – Chronic kidney disease – COPD – Immunocompromised state (from solid organ transplant) – Obesity (BMI of 30+) – Serious heart conditions – Sickle cell disease – Type 2 Diabetes

• Older Adults (65+)
• Underlying Health Conditions

Increased Risk Individuals

– Asthma – Cerebrovascular disease – Cystic fibrosis – Hypertension or high blood pressure – Immunocompromised state – Neurologic conditions – Liver disease – Pregnancy – Pulmonary fibrosis – Type 1 diatbetes – Thalassemia – Smoking

• These conditions MIGHT increase the risk

Known or Suspected Cases

• Stay home if you are symptomatic
• Persons who are known or suspected to

be positive for SARS-CoV-2 must be given a disposable face covering to wear until they can leave the site

• Telework if possible

Returning to Work

• Symptom based method

– At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared – No new symptoms have appeared – No respiratory symptoms or fever for at least 3 days without using fever reducing medication

• Test based method

– 2 negative tests have been collected at least 24 hours apart – No respiratory symptoms or fever without using fever reducing medication

Protecting Yourself

• Wash Your Hands
• Avoid Close Contact
• Cover Your Mouth and Nose
• Cover Coughs and Sneezes
• Clean and Disinfect
• Monitor Your Health

Avoid Close Contact

Cleaning and Disinfecting

• Wait 24 hours if possible
• Use an EPA approved product
• Read and follow product directions
• Pre-clean the surface
• Follow contact time directions
• Wear PPE
• Wash hands after removing gloves
• Not required for areas unoccupied for 7

days

PPE

• Workplace and job tasks must be

assessed to determine PPE

– Face coverings

• May request a religious waiver or be exempted for

safety reasons

• Increase risk of heat illness

– Gloves

Face Coverings

• Face coverings should:

– Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face – Be secured with ties or ear loops – Include multiple layers of fabric – Allow for breathing without restriction – Be washed regularly – Be replaced if damaged

Gloves

• Using Gloves

– Cover open areas with a bandaid before putting on gloves – Discard a torn or ripped glove as soon as possible – Do not touch the outside of gloves while removing – Never reuse disposable gloves – Remove and dispose of gloves prior to leaving a hazard area – Wash hands after

COVID-19 and Work Comp

• Will COVID-19 be covered under the

Workers’ Compensation system?

– WC is regulated by state law under the Virginia’s Workers’ Compensation Act. The state determines the compensability of claims, and currently the VA WC Commission appears to be treating COVID-19 as any other

• rdinary disease of life, placing a high burden
• f proof on the claimant

Additional Resources

• Visit https://www.doli.virginia.gov/covid-19-
• utreach-education-and-training/ for more

information related to the new COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard

• Visit www.VACORP.org for additional

COVID-19 related resources

• Reach out to your VACORP Member

Services Representative or Risk Control Consultant

Risk Management | Coverage | Claims Resolution

Rest assured, with us, you’re covered. Reach out, we’re here for you.

www.VACORP.org 1819 Electric Road, Suite C| Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: (888) 822-6772 | FAX: (877) 212-8599