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Cleaning and Disinfecting Classrooms for COVID-19
Course Length: 20 minutes
Intended Audience: School custodial staff and teachers responsible for cleaning and disinfecting in educational environments.
Overview:
The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has changed how we approach cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing to go back school. In order to go back, and stay, in the classroom, areas that need to be disinfected must be identified, chemicals used on various surfaces need to be selected, and a schedule needs to be established to determine the frequency areas should be disinfected. Using chemical disinfectants safely may require wearing gloves or other protective equipment, and may require training on the chemical's hazards. In addition, the products must be applied according to the instructions on the label. It's not just about cleaning for dirt... it's about cleaning for health so everyone can return to the classroom safely.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Classrooms for COVID-19 is designed to teach custodial staff and teachers how to properly and safely use disinfectants based on guidance developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. Learners will receive enhanced cleaning procedures to use if a person confirmed to have COVID-19 was in the building. In addition, this training includes special considerations such as the hazards of using disinfectants, as well as virus exposure considerations for individuals who are at higher risk.
Objectives:
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Evaluate areas to determine cleaning needs
- Determine the types of disinfectants to use and PPE needs
- Explain methods of disinfection and cleaning
- Identify special considerations for COVID-19
Outline
The J. J. Keller Cleaning and Disinfecting Classrooms for COVID-19 online course covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Evaluating Areas to Clean
- Indoor vs. Outdoor Areas
- Areas not Occupied for Seven Days
- Determining What Needs to be Disinfected
- Hard or Non-Porous Surfaces
- Electronics
- Soft of Porous Surfaces
Considering Resources Needed
- Selecting a Disinfectant
- Determining PPE Needs
- Training
- OSHA and Other Regulatory Considerations
- New or Different Types of PPE
- Handling Chemicals
- Setting a Routine Schedule
- Normal Daily Schedule
- Frequently Touched Surfaces
- Availability of Disinfectants
Methods of Disinfecting and Cleaning
- Preparing to Clean
- Regular Soap and Water Cleaning
- Using Disinfectants
- Contact Time
- Follow the Label
- Frequency and Duration of Exposure to Cleaning Chemicals
- Gloves and Hand Hygiene
Special Considerations for COVID-19
- Special Considerations for Employees
- Exposure Considerations
- Workers at Higher Risk
- Risks to Cleaning Staff
- CDC Says Risk of Exposure to Cleaning Staff is "Inherently Low"
- Suspected Exposure or Illness
- Confirmed Cases in the Facility
- Enhanced Cleaning
- Communicating Potential Exposures
Conclusion
Regulations Covered:
- 29 CFR 1910.132 (General Requirements (Personal Protective Equipment))
Copyright Date: 2020
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