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I know that unsafe conditions can lead to injury.

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COVID19: are masks made of t-shirts really helping?

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I know that there many causes of work-related accidents and illnesses. Work-related accidents can be caused by lifting, pushing, turning, holding, carrying, or throwing heavy objects.

Repetitive tasks without strenuous effort can also result in stress or strain on some part of the body.

Slips, trips and falls hazards are also the common causes of work-related accidents.

Other work-related accidents’ causes are worker being struck, caught or crushed by moving structure, equipment, or material.

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What plans, preparations, and actions that can be taken to reduce work-related accidents and illnesses?
What do we have to do when accident happen?

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I know that long work days can lead to more work place accidents and injuries.
If a company does not have enough safety policies in place than that can lead to injuries as well.
If safety equipment is not worn properly or not worn at all than you will see an increase in workplace accidents.

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I want to learn if companies are going to be doing anything different with their workplace protocols after COVID 19.

It would also be interesting to see what percentage of companies have a drug test policy in the event of a workplace accident that causes injury.

Also would be interesting to know if companies have a review board to review accidents and see if their safety protocols need to updated or changed.

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Some things I know that cause workplace accidents and illnesses are stress, cumulative trauma disorders (carpal tunnel), and workplace violence.
Some causes of stress are money, work, and the economy.  Other factors are job instability and work/life balance
Carpal tunnel and other repetitive stresses on the body have been an issue in the workplace for quite some time now.
Workplace violence is now becoming a bigger threat. There are now more cases of workplace shootings and acts of terrorism

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I would like to learn about how companies are accommodating their workers from an ergonomic sense.  How many employers are giving employees ergonomic assessments to see if the stress on their bodies can be reduced? Ergonomic keyboards and mice are cheap ways that a company can help reduce carpal tunnel in people who are on a computer all day.

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I know that Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was created to ensure that the workplace is safe by setting and enforcing safety standards.

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I know that first aid kits/supplies are mandatory for the workplace

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I would like to know if companies have a safety plan for employees who have extremely stressful positions that can result in hyperstress. If a plan is in place to address hyperstress, what are key elements to the safety plan?

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OSHA recommends that people who utilize computers take a break after every hour of use, to reduce fatigue and prevent injury. Some employers only offer two 15 min breaks and a one hour lunch break so how do employers plan to mitigate fatigue and injury for people who work on computers 8-10 hours each day?

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I want to know if when the economy reopens. Will it be considered a work related illness if you get in exposed to Covid-19 while at work?

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I know that work related injuries can come people showing up to work under the influence drugs and or alcohol.
Others may have just been in the wrong place at the right time and been subject to workplace violence.

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Everything depends on the specific work site. Some require more detailed plans and guidelines. Evacuation protocols or plans along with scheduled and unscheduled drills. Training on CPR, first aid, AED. Proper lighting if lights go out,. Wall mounted mirrors to see around the corner/hallways. Equipment inspections, proper announcements (kitchen, starting loud equipment) so people are aware of their surrounding.

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Some are saying that the new normal won't be much different from how business is handled now. More companies will keep the distancing by sticking with teleworking.

Only about half of the employers conduct drug testing. Within that half only about 6% reported accident reports required drug testing.

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Most companies are giving employees with extra sick leave in case someone is put under quarantine.

So far there is no compensation for employees who contract the Covid-19, but there are legislation's that are in the works.

Depending on how workmen's compensation is worded, people may be covered is diagnosed with the Coronavirus.

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Ergonomic equipment are more readily available. Most of the time all you have to do is ask. OSHA has regulations sure certain work.

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Free hotlines that provide help: employee assistance programs (EAP).

Leave is almost always approved to allow people a break.

In-house psychiatrist brought on board to have someone to talk to on site.

Varidesk options for people to stand while they are stuck at their desks.

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Not all materials are created equal. If absolutely necessary for DIY masks, cotton blend t-shirts are the best choice out of all t-shirt materials. Dish towels and vacuum filter bags are rated on top; under surgical masks.