Part of the OHCOW 2020 Occ-COVID Webinar Series
The Role of Infectious Dose and the Hierarchy of Prevention (Controls) for COVID-19
July 8, 2020
International experts in infection control, occupational hygiene, and respiratory protection discussed current science, controls and methodology related to exposure to coronavirus and prevention of COVID-19. This session built on the science delivered in session 1, and provided advice on the importance of the hierarchy of controls (HOC) which includes ventilation as a higher order control along with appropriate and effective personal protective equipment (PPE).
Moderator: Dr. Kevin Hedges, OHCOW Hygienist
SESSIONS / SPEAKERS
The Role of Infectious Dose in Identifying and Managing COVID-19 Risks
Dr. Lisa Brosseau, ScD, CIH
Experience with Cal/OSHA’s Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard
Deborah Gold, MPH, CIH
Ventilated Headboards and the Need for Novel Controls for SARS-CoV-2
Prof. John Cherrie
Selecting Effective Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) for SARS-CoV-2
Dr. Simon Smith
Q&A Solutions: The Hierarchy of Prevention/Control Banding
NOTE: Follow the links above to view the resources from these sessions.
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