Mask Protocol​

As businesses open their doors and employees return back to work, it is recommended, and in most cases mandated, for individuals to
wear a face mask or a face covering. The information below provides information on proper mask protocol.

HOW TO LAUNDER A FACE MASK

After each use, face masks must be washed to ensure proper cleanliness.

Using a washing machine is an ideal way to properly wash a cloth/fabric
mask. Masks can also be washed by hand. If you use this alternative to
wash your face mask, lather the mask with soap and scrub it for at least
20 seconds with warm to hot water before tossing into the dryer.

Resources: Ohio Department of Health; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

WHEN TO WEAR A MASK

It is mandated for employees to wear a face mask or covering while at work. There are exceptions to this mandate and those can be found on the Ohio Department of Health website under the Responsible RestartOhio initiative.

Face masks should also be worn in public settings, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and retail stores where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

​At a minimum, face masks and coverings should be cloth/fabric and cover an individual’s nose, mouth, and chin.​
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