Preventive Measures

With a view to safeguarding the health of employers and helpers, the employers and helpers are advised to implement the following measures on the service day.

Employers

  1. Measure body temperature of the helper before she enters the unit.
  2. Provide a place for the helper to keep personal belongings and change work clothing.
  3. Provide disposable slippers and gloves for the helper.
  4. Provide adequate towels and cleaning utensils.
  5. Maintain good indoor ventilation.

Helpers

  1. Measure body temperature daily before going to work.
  2. Bring along sufficient personal protective equipment (e.g. face mask, hand sanitizer, gloves, etc.).
  3. Perform hand hygiene before entering the unit.
  4. Put on clean working clothes and shoes when entered the unit.
  5. Repeat hand hygiene and change clothing before leaving work.

Occupational safety and health should be upheld when providing services. Employers and helpers are recommended to observe the following safety precautions on cleaning outward-facing windows:

  • Ensure that the window grille has been locked or secured in a manner that prevents the grille from being opened;
  • No part of the helper's body extends beyond the window ledge except the arms;

For more information on occupational safety and health, please visit the website of the Occupational Safety and Health Council at https://www.oshc.org.hk/eng/main/index.html.