The warm, moist air in exhaled breath can cause water droplets to condense on glasses lenses, even if the face covering or mask is tight-fitting. Washing lenses with soap and water and drying with a soft cloth can prevent…
Read full answer about How do I prevent my prescription or safety glasses from fogging while wearing a face covering?For managers with employees who don’t have access to computers, please contact Heather Perry (hperry@stanford.edu) in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S). A PowerPoint slide version of the COVID-19 Hygiene Best Practices training course can be made available in…
Read full answer about How can employees who do not have access to computers take the required COVID-19 Hygiene Best Practices training?Disinfection frequency depends on the amount of activity in the lab and shared office areas. At the very least, disinfection should occur daily before closing for the day. Janitorial services are providing stepped-up cleaning of cafeterias, breakrooms, bathrooms and other…
Read full answer about How frequently should disinfection occur in laboratory spaces and adjoining offices?Yes, you can submit a workers’ compensation claim and the decision will be made through the normal workers’ compensation process.
Read full answer about If I were to contract COVID-19 at Stanford, can I file a workers’ compensation claim?You may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI), including enhanced UI benefits that are part of the federal CARES Act. More information on UI and other resources available for workers is available at labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019. Eligibility for UI benefits is determined…
Read full answer about I am a temporary or contingent employee and I have fewer hours or no hours scheduled due COVID-19 related reduction in work. Am I eligible for unemployment?See University HR policies on telecommuting and information for faculty and researchers. As appropriate, discuss feasibility with your PI, advisor, supervisor or HR.
Read full answer about What policies apply to working remotely?While stipends for ergonomic desks and chairs are not available, you are encouraged to watch a pre-recorded session of the Ergonomics at Home webinar hosted by Environmental Health & Safety, which offers tips and do-it-yourself (DIY) hacks for setting up a…
Read full answer about Can employees receive a stipend to purchase an ergonomic desk and chair?Eligible shelter-in-place teleworkers who have submitted a temporary telecommuting agreement may request a stipend for the duration of the Bay Area’s Order. …
Read full answer about How long will I receive the personal cell phone or home internet reimbursement stipends?Telecommuting employees are not typically eligible for these stipends. However, in light of COVID-19 and the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order and its recent extension, all employees who are required to perform work from home during the Order (“Shelter-in-Place Teleworkers”) are…
Read full answer about Are employees who are required to work from home during shelter-in-place eligible for personal cell phone or home internet service stipends?During this unprecedented situation, we know you have increased demands that may require you to be away from work for periods of time. It is important for us to capture and understand the time when you are unable to do…
Read full answer about Why are we being asked to report time using the COVID-19 codes?