Risk Mitigation Strategy
CMU's risk mitigation strategy follows a classic “hierarchy of controls” approach, which is a widely accepted system from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) used to minimize exposure to hazards. Together, through a combination of Containment, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), we can substantially reduce the risk.
■ Elimination/Containment
Symptom Screening, Testing,
Contact Tracing, Self-isolation, Vaccines
■ Substitution
Remote Work/Instruction
■ Engineering Controls
Plexiglass Barriers/Modified Work Spaces
Enhanced HVAC, Sanitation/Disinfection
Access Management
■ Administrative Controls
Physical Distancing
Staggered/Modified Work Schedules
Communications/Training/Signage
■ PPE
Facial Coverings/Hand-washing