Guidelines for Transit Workers

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For transit station workers, potential sources of exposure include having close contact with a transit passenger with COVID-19 or by touching surfaces contaminated with coronavirus.

• Limit close contact with others by maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet, when possible.
• Avoid touching surfaces often touched by transit passengers.
• Practice routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces, following the directions on the cleaning product’s label.
• Use gloves if required to touch surfaces contaminated by body fluids.
• Proper hand hygiene is an important infection control measure. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
• Key times to clean hands include:
  • Before, during, and after preparing food
  • Before eating food
  • After using the toilet
  • After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• Additional workplace-specific times to clean hands include:
  • Before and after work shifts
  • Before and after work breaks
  • After touching frequently touched surfaces, such as fareboxes and handrails
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.