City of Nashua, New Hampshire
COVID-19 Return to Work Policy
c. Will alert via the “COVID-19 Return to Work Alert Form” the division director,
supervisor and Human Resources that an employee has been sent home.
Screened Out Employee
a. After being “screened out,” the employee should go home and consult with their
health care provider, telehealth, urgent care or seek testing through one of the
public testing options.
b. The employee should follow all medical recommendations and stay in
communication with their direct supervisor.
c. Employees should reference the City’s Temporary Policy on d Emergency Leave Due
to COVID-19 that was approved by the BOA on June 23, 2020 and the Governor's
Safer at Home Guidance: https://www.covideuidance.nh.gov/
Hygiene Practices
Good hand hygiene and proper disinfection practices are habits that will aid in the
prevention of contracting COVID-19.
a. Employees who share workstations will sanitize the area at the beginning of their
shift, frequently throughout the day and at the end of their shift.
b. Employees who share a vehicle will sanitize steering wheel, controls, door handles,
etc. at the beginning of their shift, between multiple drivers and at the end of their
shift.
c. Departments will be responsible for area cleanings and wiping down shared
workspace equipment after each use during working hours.
d. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be made readily available for both staff and
citizens at entrances, exits, checkout locations and other commonly used areas
within City facilities.
e. Employees must wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
f. Employees should clean hands:
i. Before and after work shifts.
ii. Before and after work breaks.
iii. After blowing nose, coughing or sneezing.
iv. After using the restroom.
v. Before and after eating or preparing food.
vi. After putting on, touching or removing cloth face covering.
vil. Before and after smoking or vaping.
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