Since February 2 the telework is no longer mandatory mandatory in business. This measure taken to curb the 5th epidemic wave of Covid was accompanied by other recommendations, which will in turn be lifted on March 14, date on which Wearing a mask will no longer be compulsory. in closed places, confirmed on Tuesday March 8 on LCI the Minister of Labor, Elisabeth Borne.
“The corporate health protocol will also disappear from next Monday” and “we will resume normal rules in business”announced the Minister, specifying that it would be necessary “obviously continue to apply hygiene rules”such as washing hands, cleaning surfaces and ventilating the premises.
“The rules of distance will disappear”, as well as those applied in collective catering, she added. As for telecommuting, “we had already given the hand to the companies”so it already depends on “rules that are defined in social dialogue within companies”.
A new risk prevention guide
A guide to“measures to prevent the risk of contamination with Covid-19 outside of an epidemic situation”, that the Minister shared with the social partners, will replace the national company protocol.“Under the current circumstances, where the virus continues to circulate, employees who wish can continue to wear a maskwithout the employer being able to oppose it”, explains this guide. “The Covid-19 referent continues his missions. In small companies, he can be the manager. He ensures the implementation of the defined measures and the information of the employees.”
We continue to ventilate for 10 minutes every hour
Opening windows to ventilate the premises and the ventilation of workplaces in order to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus by airborne means, however, remain relevant. “This ventilation must be ensured:
Preferably in a natural way: doors and/or windows open permanently or failing that at least 10 minutes every hour so as to ensure the circulation of air and its renewal.
- Failing this, thanks to a mechanical ventilation system in compliance with the regulations, in good working order and verified, ensuring an adequate supply of fresh air.
- A fan should not be used if the airflow is directed towards people.
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