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Company manager: all you need to know about wearing a mask at work


Teleworking: a tool for preventing the risk of infection with the Coronavirus Covid-19

Like wearing a mask, the telecommuting participates in the process of preventing the risk of infection with Covid-19.

Companies must determine, within the framework of local social dialogue, a minimum number of teleworking days per week, as soon as this working method is compatible with the missions carried out. Learn more about teleworking

Wearing a mask in business: why?

The wearing of a mask in business was decided by the Government following the opinion delivered by the High Council of Public Health (HCSP) recommending the wearing of a mask in closed collective places.

The objective of this measure is avoid a rebound in the epidemic by protecting the health of everyone in their workplace, but also of his relatives once back home.

In what situations is the wearing of a mask systematic?

In your company, wearing a mask becomes systematic in closed places bringing together several people.

The following places are particularly affected by the wearing of the systematic mask:

  • open space
  • meeting room
  • circulation space
  • place of collective catering
  • locker room, etc.

Are there any exemptions from wearing a systematic mask in a company?

Several scenarios can lead to a relaxation of the systematic wearing of the mask in business.

An employee is alone in his office: should he wear a mask?

Employees with individual office are not required to wear a mask when alone.

Is wearing a mask necessarily for outdoor work?

If outdoor work leads to a regrouping and that it is impossible to respect a distance of at least 2 meters between each employee, wearing a mask is necessary.

Is the wearing of a mask systematic in the workshop?

Employees working in workshops and required to carry out more intense physical efforts than average may be exempt from wearing a mask if:

  • the ventilation and aeration conditions comply with regulations
  • the number of people in the work area is limited and they are spaced at least 2 meters apart
  • all employees wear a protective visor.

Can we provide for flexibility in shared offices?

No ! In the shared offices and the open space, the wearing a mask is systematic throughout the day.

Should we accompany the wearing of a mask with other preventive measures?

Yes ! Wearing a mask must be associated with:

  • at respect of a physical distance of at least 1 meter between employees
  • to one regular hand hygiene
  • at cleaning, aeration and ventilation of premises
  • to the implementation of a prevention policy and of people flow management.

Consult the national protocol to ensure the health and safety of company employees in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic

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