COVID Prevention Program Elements
Depending on local, state, and federal regulations, your company may be required to establish and implement an effective written COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP). The primary goal of the CPP is to control exposures to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that may occur in your workplace.
Every safety program should be designed to meet structural and performance requirements, including:
- a statement of support and commitment by top management;
- a vision statement that describes why the program is important and who benefits from it;
- a mission statement that describes the purpose, goals, and objectives of the program;
- a written action plan composed of elements, each containing specific safety policies, processes, procedures, practices, guidelines, and rules;
- resources in terms of time and money that support the program;
- responsibility assigned to management and staff to manage various program elements;
- authority is given to management and staff to carry out the program elements;
- accountability established for those who have been assigned responsibility and given authority;
- regular analysis and improvement of the performance of the written plan is conducted; and
- instruction and training are conducted for all management and employee personnel.
Note: Throughout the course, we are including portions of a CPP Template provided by Cal/OSHA to help you prepare your own written CPP. Click on the Templates to open.
You may also download CPP templates from the following resources:
- COVID-19 Safety Plan Template - WISHA
- COVID-19 Communication Plan - OSHA
- NY Forward Safety Plan Template - New York State
For more information on operating a business under COVID-19 restrictions, take course 638 Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.
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1-1. What is the primary goal of a COVID Prevention Plan (CPP)?
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