SAFETY TALK

PHYSICAL DISTANCING NOT SOCIAL ISOLATION

Did you know?

Physical distancing, in which you distance yourself physically from others, is an effective tool to be utilized in fighting the spread of COVID-19. The effectiveness of social distancing is based on the fact that:

It limits the potential for COVID-19 to be spread during close unprotected contact between an infected person and an uninfected person

Individuals infected with COVID-19 may exhibit little to no symptoms of the virus. Without social distancing, they may unknowingly spread the virus to others around them.

You need to know: Physical Distancing involves making changes in your everyday routines in order to minimize close contact with others in your community and includes:

Keeping a distance of at least 2 arms lengths (approximately 2 meters) from others

Avoiding crowded places and non-essential gatherings

Avoiding social gestures which require physical contact (handshakes, hugs, kisses, etc.)

PHYSICAL DISTANCING DOES NOT MEAN SOCIAL ISOLATION Make sure to stay connected with others through phone and internet; take in an online exercise class, find your groove during a virtual dance party, host an online movie watch party with friends...explore the many options to embrace social connection with others while keeping physical distance ! As employees of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, it is important that we set an example to others. Be the 13th man in the fight against Covid-19 and practice physical distancing in both work and home life!

April 9, 2020

Question ? If you were asked to list all the places you had been & all the people

you had been in contact with for the last 10 days would you be proud of

your actions?

April 9, 2020 Safety Talks can be found on the SHA Intranet

WEEKLY TOPIC: PHYSICAL DISTANCING not SOCIAL ISOLATION

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ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What are some ways that you can stay socially connected while practicing physical distancing?

How can you ensure you are practicing physical distancing while at work?

What are some changes you have made to practice physical distancing?

If you are working from home, what are some ways that help you feel connected with your team?

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