Returning to the Workplace
The following resources provide recommended actions for the safe re-integration of the total Army workforce (Soldiers, DA Civilians, contractors, and volunteers). Installation Commanders, Public Health Emergency Officers (PHEOs), and health departments must work together to determine which actions are needed to balance mission completion with the safety of their workforce.
Guidance for Clearing Individuals with a History of Confirmed or Presumed COVID-19 Infection to Return to the Workplace | APHC
Guidance for Clearing Personnel to Return to the Workplace during COVID-19 Pandemic | APHC
Guidance on Returning to Work | OSHA
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to COVID-19, May 2020 (CDC)
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes | Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
General guidance related to cleaning and disinfecting is available at
https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/campaigns/covid19/Pages/CleanDisinfectHouseholds.aspx
Sustaining Workplace Operations
Installation Commanders and Public Health staff should adopt additional protocols consistent with their specific needs and circumstances to help control workplace hazards and protect the health and safety of all personnel on their installations.
Sustaining Workplace Operations (PDF guide) | APHC
-Sustaining Workplace Operations - Building Readiness Annex | APHC
Medical & Dental Facilities, & Mortuary Affairs
TIP No. 98-109-0420 Improvising Negative Pressure Isolation Areas
COVID-19: Face Coverings, Masks, & Respirators: Know the Difference and When to Use Them
Recommended Actions for Resumption of Workplace Operations: Dental Clinics
TIP 98-108-0420 COVID-19 Engineering Controls and Verification for Medical Treatment Facilities
Best Practices and Recommendations
COVID-19 | Sustaining Operations: Maximizing Unit Readiness Quick-Guide
Army Hearing Program Best Practices for each Health Protection Condition During the COVID-19 Response
COVID-19: Aim for the Lowest Achievable Risk
COVID-19: Environmental Health Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation
MTF Audiology Service Best Practices for each Health Protection Condition During the COVID-19 Response
Recommended Actions for Occupational Health Staff for each Health Protection Condition During the COVID-19 Response
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics Treating Companion Animals during the COVID-19 Response is available at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/veterinarians.html
Administrative Settings
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) general office setting guidelines:
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
Industrial Settings
COVID-19 | SUSTAINING OPERATIONS: Industrial Operations
AIHA small manufacturing, repair, and maintenance shop guidelines:
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
Laboratory Settings
Information, interim guidance and resources for laboratory professionals working with specimens from persons under investigation (PUI) for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are available at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/lab/index.html
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers guidance for laboratory workers and employers at
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/additional_resources.html
Department of Public Works
TIP 98-114-0420 Returning Building Water Systems to Service
TIP 98-113-0420 Measures to Modify Building HVAC for Occupant Health & Comfort during the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19: Guidance for HVAC Filter Removal and Disposal
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers guidance for wastewater and environmental services workers and employers at
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/additional_resources.html
Official Travel
The following resources are provided to aid in determining if travel is an option for a particular official mission, and if so, the regulations and processes to be followed. This is general information, local processes and policies may also be in place.
- FRAGO 14 of HQDA 210-20 provides guidance for Soldiers, family members, DA Civilians, and contractors on official travel from the U.S. and its territories to other countries
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-858724 (CAC required)
- Force Health Protection Supplement 13 requires a risk assessment with specific inquiry concerning awareness of COVID-19 symptoms and knowledge of actions to take if symptoms or illness arise while on travel.
https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Latest-DOD-Guidance/
- FHP Supplement 12 provides pre- and post-travel guidance for Service members, DoD family members, DoD civilian employees, and DoD contract personnel, to include: determining whether to travel, travel guidance, and resources. Requirements for travel-associated ROM are also specified.
https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Latest-DOD-Guidance/
- FRAGO 11 of HQDA 210-20 provides guidance related to testing of personnel and travel.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-858724 (CAC required)
- ANNEX W to FRAGO 6 of HQDA 210-20 requires all military personnel and civilian employees scheduled for deployment outside the U.S. to undergo a 14-day period of pre-deployment restriction of movement.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-837341 (CAC required)
- Waiver requests for official travel must be completed in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 6200.03, Public Health Emergency Management within the DoD (https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/620003p.pdf). The process includes completing Department of Army Form 4187 which is located at the following URL:
https://usasd.armylive.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/DA-FORM-4187-ETP-FOR-TRAVEL-CORONAVIRUS.pdf
- A list of installation status updates related to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions is available at
https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Latest-DOD-Guidance/
Safety Resource for Approved Travelers
Lodging in HPCON Bravo
A number of considerations and recommendations exist for Barracks and housing/households as installations expand operations for each HPCON.
Information on Barracks and Housing/Households is available at the APHC COVID-19 Facilities page:
https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/campaigns/covid19/Pages/CleanDisinfectHouseholds.aspx
Draft Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel guidance is available at
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-802776 (CAC required)
Installation Services
AIHA guidelines for safely reopening a variety of services are available at
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
Childcare Services and Schools
Child and Youth Services Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Information Sheet
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers comprehensive guidance for child care programs, available at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html#ScreenChildren
Additionally, the CDC provides interim guidance for administrators of K-12 schools and child care programs, available at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-schools.html
ChildCare.gov provides links to COVID-19 information provided by each state and territory to help families and child care providers stay informed during this fast-moving and developing situation. Visit
https://childcare.gov/covid-19 for more information.
AIHA Childcare Center Guidelines:
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
Food Services
Information on food establishments, commissaries, and AAFES is available at the APHC COVID-19 Facilities page:
https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/campaigns/covid19/Pages/CleanDisinfectHouseholds.aspx
AIHA restaurant guidelines:
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
Recreational Facilities
Information on public pools, fitness centers, and other recreational facilities is available at
https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/campaigns/covid19/Pages/CleanDisinfectHouseholds.aspx
The CDC provides guidance for administrators in parks and recreational facilities at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/park-administrators.html
AIHA Gym and Workout Facility Guidelines:
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
Barber Shops and Beauty Salons
Recommended Barber and Beauty Shop Practices During COVID-19
AIHA hair and nail salon guidelines:
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
Retail and Customer Service
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers guidance for retail and customer service workers at
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/additional_resources.html
AIHA retail guidelines:
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
Worship Services
The CDC offers Interim Guidance for Administrators and Leaders of Community- and Faith-Based Organizations to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/guidance-community-faith-organizations.html
AIHA worship services and religious gatherings guidelines:
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
Transportation Services and Vehicles
COVID-19 Guidance for rideshare, taxi and car service workers is available at
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4021.pdf
Information on cleaning and disinfecting non-emergency transport vehicles is available at
https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/campaigns/covid19/Pages/CleanDisinfectHouseholds.aspx
TIP 98-125-0820 Mitigating SARS-COV2 Virus Risk Associated with Vehicle Usage
AIHA rideshare, taxi, limo, and other passenger drivers-for-hire guidelines:
https://www.backtoworksafely.org/
