Prevention of Infectious Diseases

Prevention of Infectious Diseases: From Local Regulations to Employee Care

The coronavirus pandemic has become a serious challenge for HSE professionals, requiring the prompt implementation of new safety measures and adaptation to constantly changing legal requirements. During the webinar, Pavel Mitrokhin, Head of HSE at Setis Cosmetics and Oriflame Cosmetics, shares practical experience in organizing preventive work at the enterprise.

The speaker analyzes not only the basic requirements of Rospotrebnadzor but also real cases of implementing organizational and technical measures that helped contain the spread of the infection and minimize business risks.

Local Regulatory Framework: What Rospotrebnadzor Checks

The foundation of successful inspections and effective prevention is a well-structured system of local documents. The presentation details the list of necessary orders and instructions.

• Infection prevention order: assigning responsible persons and approving a set of organizational and technical measures. This is the basic document that sets the direction for all work.
• Remote work regulation: justifying the transfer of employees to remote work, defining the list of professions, and interaction schedules. Clear rules help maintain process manageability.
• Health monitoring: orders on mandatory temperature checks (including additional measurements in the middle of the day) and action algorithms when symptoms are detected. This is critically important for preventing outbreaks in the team.
• PPE provision: calculation standards, rules for issuing and using masks and gloves.

Organizational and Technical Protection Measures

Using his company as an example, the speaker shows how to build a layered protection system combining administrative restrictions and technical solutions.

• Flow management and social distancing: implementing the "one table — one person" rule in the canteen, separating lunch schedules, and restricting unauthorized access to the premises.
• Information work: regular newsletters, memos, and employee training to combat myths and raise awareness.
• Technical equipment: installing air recirculators, using disinfecting mats, and regular maintenance of ventilation systems.
• Algorithm upon detecting a sick employee: prompt transfer of contacts to remote work for 1-2 days with PCR testing at the employer's expense. This allows for quick localization of the outbreak without a long halt in work processes.

Stress Prevention and Health Maintenance

During a pandemic and high workload, the mental and physical health of employees comes to the forefront. The speaker pays special attention to practical recommendations for reducing stress levels.

• Sleep and rest regimen: the importance of a full 7-8 hours of sleep and an information detox (avoiding gadgets before bed, limiting the consumption of negative news).
• Physical activity: organizing corporate sports classes (yoga, pilates) and recommendations for moderate workouts (2-3 times a week), which help shift focus and relieve tension.
• Workspace organization: maintaining order at the workplace as a factor in reducing psychological discomfort.

What you will learn from this webinar:

• What local documents will Rospotrebnadzor definitely request during an inspection?
• How to organize the operation of the canteen and common areas to minimize contacts?
• What should an employer do if a sick employee is identified in the team?
• How to compensate for PPE and testing costs through the Social Insurance Fund (FSS)?
• What simple and effective methods will help reduce stress levels among employees?