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| For specific training information on the proper use of Public Health Measures and Personal Protective Equipment, please visit the Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre | | For specific training information on the proper use of Public Health Measures and Personal Protective Equipment, please visit the Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre |
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− | == Posters == | + | === '''July 13, 2020 NMM Update''' === |
− | Download: https://collaboration-materiel.forces.mil.ca/sites/DCOS/COVID19/admmatcovid19/PublishingImages/SitePages/Protective%20Measures/personal-protective-equipment-public-health-measures.pdf
| + | NEW OTTAWA CITY BYLAW – MANDATORY USE OF MASKS/FACE COVERINGS IN ENCLOSED PUBLIC SPACES |
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− | ==Resources==
| + | As the fight against COVID-19 continues and with the differing phases of restrictions across our country, various levels of government authorities (municipal/provincial/territorial) may invoke health orders specific to their public health jurisdictions. With increasing scientific evidence of the use of masks as an important measure in reducing COVID-19 transmission, Ottawa Public Health has introduced temporary bylaws requiring the use of masks/face coverings in enclosed public spaces (acceptable exemptions defined within the bylaws at the links above). |
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− | ===== [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/dm-cds-joint-directive.html DM/CDS joint directive - DND/CAF COVID-19 public health measures and personal protection] ===== | + | In support of localized Public Health orders, PSPC will apply these measures in publicly accessible spaces of their assets within the geographical areas for which the bylaws apply; appropriate signage will be installed to the imposed requirements. This includes DND facilities in the NCR. |
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| + | While each building is unique, spaces that can be publicly accessed without the use of a security access card or escort will comply with local bylaws. Examples of public spaces include areas leading up to security points and public-facing service offerings. Once security control points have been passed, the requirement to wear a mask/face covering is not mandatory; however, the DM/CDS Joint Directive - DND/CAF COVID-19 Public Health Measures and Personal Protection applies and is to be followed by all. |
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| + | In the DND workplace, the CDS/DM Directive directed: |
| + | * all personnel are required to self-assess prior to entering the workplace; |
| + | * all those same personnel have taken the COVID Awareness course on the DLN prior to reporting to the workplace; |
| + | * all DND/CAF pers to wear NMM when 2m distancing can't be maintained; |
| + | * completion of onboarding training with their supervisor on the PHM in the workplace; |
| + | * the workplace has been prepared to maximize physical distancing wherever possible including protocols like one-way hallways/stairways/doors; and cleaning protocols ensure high touch areas are cleaned more frequently. |
| + | These same safety measures cannot be assured in a public location nor with the members of the public themselves, so the mandatory wearing of masks is a strategy to reduce that risk in those locations. These measures serve to reduce the risk to our employees within the DND workplace. |
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| + | == Posters For Download == |
| + | [https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/dnd-mdn/documents/ml-fd/2020/personal-protective-equipment-public-health-measures.pdf Public Health Measures and Personal Protection Equipment] |
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| + | [https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/dnd-mdn/documents/ml-fd/2020/mesures-sante-publique-equipement-protection-individuelle.pdf Mesures de santé publique et équipement de protection individuelle] |
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| + | ==Additional Resources== |
| + | [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/dm-cds-joint-directive.html DM/CDS joint directive - DND/CAF COVID-19 public health measures and personal protection] |
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| + | [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/joint-cds-dm-directive-for-the-resumption-of-activities/physical-assessment-guide-to-assess-the-risk-of-covid-19-in-the-workplace.html Physical Assessment Guide to Assess the Risk of COVID-19 in the Workplace] |