COVID-19 Resources for Workplaces and Employers

We’re here to help you keep your employees and customers safe from COVID-19. This guide covers important steps like vaccines, screening, masks, and what to do if there’s an outbreak.

1. Set up a workplace vaccination policy

Having a workplace vaccination policy helps protect everyone. Encourage your employees to get their COVID-19 booster shots as suggested by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

• Letter of Recommendation for Workplace Vaccination Policies (Issued September 20, 2021) 

• Guidance for Workplace Vaccination Policies (SWPH)

2. Screen for COVID-19 symptoms

Screening helps stop the spread by making sure sick employees stay home. Use a screening tool if someone:

• Has COVID-19 symptoms

• Was near someone with COVID-19

• Has a sick family member at home

• Is visiting someone who’s at high risk

Use this tool: COVID-19 Online Screening Tool

3. Decide on mask policies

Masks are no longer required in most places as of June 11, 2022. But wearing masks can still reduce the spread of COVID-19. You might want to keep a mask policy for indoor areas, especially if people are close together.

• Guide to Mask Fit and Types

• Simple Face Covering Poster – Download and use in your workplace

4. Follow public health rules

Businesses and organizations can review Ontario Regulation 364/20 (Schedules 4/5) for a full list of restrictions currently in place in Ontario.

Southwestern Public Health Resources:

• Public Health Principles for Living with Covid-19 and Protecting the Most Vulnerable Citizens (SWPH)

• Infographic: Keeping Businesses Safe During Covid-19 (SWPH)

Provincial Resources:

• Workplace Safety Plan Information (Ontario)

• Ministry of Health: Covid-19 Support for Workers website

• Ministry of Health: Support for Businesses including the Business Information Line

• Cleaning and Disinfection of Public Spaces (PHO) 

5. What to do if there’s a workplace outbreak

If COVID-19 spreads in your workplace, act fast. These guides can help:

• COVID-19 Workplace Outbreak Guide (Ministry of Health)

• SWPH Workplace Outbreak Plan

6. Special resources for farms

If you run a farm with seasonal workers, these tools will help keep everyone safe:

• Multiple Housing Cohorting Plan 

• Video: Preventing the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace (Spanish)

• Signage: Infographic: Physical Distancing for Farm Workers (English)

• Signage: Physical Distancing Poster (Spanish)

7. Signage

• Physical Distancing Poster

• Visitor Screening Sign

• Wash Your Hands Poster

• How to Wash Your Hands Poster

• Ontario: Posters for Your Workplace (variety of topics, languages)

• Meal and Breakroom Infographic

8. Infection Prevention and Control Resources

• Mixing of Bleach Solution for Disinfecting

• Southwestern Public Health Infection Control Resources & Information

• Cleaning & Disinfection in Public Spaces