■ Workers’ individual risk factors (e.g., older age; presence of chronic medical conditions, including immunocompromising conditions; pregnancy). ■ Controls necessary to address those risks. Follow federal and state, local, tribal, and/or territorial (SLTT) recommendations regarding development of contingency plans for situations that may arise as a result of outbreaks, such as: ■ Increased rates of worker absenteeism. ■ The need for social distancing, staggered work shifts, downsizing operations, delivering services remotely, and other exposure-reducing measures. ■ Options for conducting essential operations with a reduced workforce, including cross-training workers across different jobs in order to continue operations or deliver surge services. ■ Interrupted supply chains or delayed deliveries. Plans should also consider and address the other steps that employers can take to reduce the risk of worker exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in their workplace, described in the sections below. Prepare to Implement Basic Infection Prevention Measures For most employers, protecting workers will depend on emphasizing basic infection prevention measures. As appropriate, all employers should implement good hygiene and infection control practices, including: ■ Promote frequent and thorough hand washing, including by providing workers, customers, and worksite visitors with a place to wash their hands. If soap and running water are not immediately available, provide alcohol-based hand rubs containing at least 60% alcohol. ■ Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick. ■ Encourage respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 8