A Review of the Strategies and Studies on the Prevention and Control of the New Coronavirus in Workplaces
نویسندگان
1 Occupational Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2 Occupational Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3 Occupational Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
doi
10.22038/abjs.2020.47410.2323چکیده
Workplaces are susceptible places for exposure to the new coronavirus (Covid-19) infection due to gathering of manypeople. Hence, different instructions have been promoted by international organizations regarding high-risk employeesand the necessity of implementing health policies to prevent exposure and infection in the workplace. Here we reviewedthe required strategies to prevent and control COVID-19 in the workplace. In conclusion, considering the fast spreadingand growing prevalence of the new corona virus disease in the world over, all managers, employers, and businessowners should receive the necessary information and training on prevention and control strategies based on scientificguidelines and standards.Level of evidence: III
