Groupe de travail SAT-COVID-19

Public health recommendations for occupational health are based on the principle of a hierarchy of preventive and protective occupational health measures according to their effectiveness in the specific context of COVID-19. The measures presented in this information sheet are in addition to other measures recommended for workplaces and workers, which in combination increase worker protection.

If a worker gets sick, all of their coworkers and housemates may have to be isolated. These preventive measures are aimed at protecting the health of all workers so companies can continue to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic while respecting workers’ rights and freedoms. Employers are responsible for providing accommodations and working conditions that make it possible for temporary foreign workers to comply with these measures. Temporary foreign workers are responsible for complying with…

This document presents interim recommendations for the food processing industry. These COVID-19 preventive measures in the workplace will be adapted according to the epidemiologic situation in each region. In order to protect the health of employees and of those who come into contact with the workplace, employers and workers are asked to respect the guidelines given to workers.

Although monetary transactions do not appear to be a major mode of contamination, preventive measures can be taken to limit the potential risk to workers. The most effective preventive measures are to stay two metres away from the nearest person and avoid skin-to-skin contact. However, additional measures can be implemented to further reduce the risk.

These interim recommendations are for private practice therapeutic care (e.g., chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, osteopaths, etc.) when sustained community transmission of COVID-19 is confirmed by public health authorities. These measures are intended to protect the health of employees and those in the workplace.

According to current knowledge, it is known that the disease can be transmitted by asymptomatic people, carriers of the disease. Therefore, preventive…

These interim recommendations apply to workers providing personal care and esthetic services (e.g. hairdressing, esthetic and makeup services, manicures, tattooing, etc.) when sustained community transmission of COVID-19 is confirmed by public health authorities. These measures are intended to protect the health of employees and those in the workplace.

This document presents interim recommandations for Workers in the Marine Products Processing Industry. These measures apply when sustained community transmission has been confirmed by public health authorities.

This document presents the interim recommendations in phase of gradual resumption of activities for garden centers and swimming pools, nurseries and landscaping companies.

This document presents the preventive measures to be applied by employers and workers in essential manufacturing sectors to protect the health of employees and those who work in the workplace. These measures apply when sustained community transmission is confirmed by public health authorities.

This document presents the prevention measures for workers in gas station. These measures apply when sustained community transmission is confirmed by public health authorities to protect the health of their employees and those who frequent the workplace.