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❑ additional protections and protocol for distancing and barriers; ❑ additional protections and protocols for managing occupancy; ❑ additional protocols to limit face-to-face interaction; Ensure sick workers stay home and prompt identification and isolation of sick persons Workers have been informed of and are encouraged to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.The following policies and procedures are being implemented to assess workers' health status prior to entering the workplace and for workers to report when they are sick or experiencing symptoms.All people entering any city facility shall review the health screening questionnaire and self-monitor for symptoms; should a person answer yes to the questionnaire or experience COVID-19 symptoms they shall not enter a city facility and employees shall immediately notify their supervisor. Employees that develop symptoms at the workplace will immediately remove themselves from the workplace and notify their supervisor; if they cannot remove themselves from the workplace they will self-isolate until they are able. The City of Arden Hills has implemented leave policies that promote workers staying at home when they are sick,when household members are sick,or when required by a health care provider to isolate or quarantine themselves or a member of their household. Employees may be eligible to use PTO, other accrued time off, and/or qualify for the Emergency COVID-19 Sick Leave or FMLA. To the extent practical, accommodations for workers with underlying medical conditions or who have household members with underlying health conditions will be made. The City of Arden Hills will follow applicable federal, state, and local guidelines to inform employees that may have been exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace; applicable privacy rules will apply. Employees will be allowed to return to work as recommended by the CDC. Social distancing — Workers must be at least six-feet apart Social distancing of at least six-feet will be implemented and maintained between employees and all people that enter a city facility through the following engineering and administrative controls: • City Hall remains closed to the general public limiting potential exposure • Remote working is being utilized for employees that do not need to be in the office. • Flexible scheduling allows for employees to limit contact in the office. • All employee work stations can currently maintain effective social distancing. • Public Works employees are on a staggered shift separated by one hour to prevent unnecessary contact. • Plexiglas barriers have been erected in high-traffic areas and public facing counters. • Signage has been placed in high-traffic areas reminding people not to gather and to socially distance. • A one person per vehicle policy has been instituted.