Mauser Packaging SolutionsDecision Tree

Employees should complete a self assessment prior to reporting to work each day.

Revised 6.24.20

See page 2 for terminology and additional explanations.

Temperature Screening

Category 1No Known Symptoms1,

No Known Close Contact2

Job Abandonment –follow normal

process

Employee refuses to visit doctor for return

to work clearance

COVID-19 with Symptoms:Return to work when:• Doctor provides work

clearanceOR (only if unable to see amedical provider)• Demonstrate a good faith

effort6 to see a medical provider AND 10 days since initially exhibiting symptoms AND 72 hours with no fever and respiratory symptom improvement.

DO NOT REPORT TO WORK• Notify facility leadership of

symptoms• Get testing3 for diagnosis

immediately • Notify The Standard4 (or Human

Resources in Canada)• No attendance points will be

issued• Facility to initiate rapid response

team plan

COVID-19 Negative (Close Contact2):• Notify facility leadership of

test results5 within three days of testing

• Return to work and follow CDC guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers7 for 14 days after last close contact

• If symptoms develop, DO NOT REPORT TO WORK and get retested for diagnosis

COVID-19 Positive:• Notify facility

leadership of test results5 within three days of testing

• Employee to follow medical advice for treatment and isolate

• Employee on sick leave (follow normal sick leave process)

Category 2Symptoms1 Exhibited and/or

Close Contact2

COVID-19 Negative withSymptoms1:• Notify facility leadership

of test results5 within three days of testing

• Employee to follow medical advice for treatment

• Employee on sick leave (follow normal sick leave process)

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• Temperature below 100o

• Normal Work Day

• Temperature 100o or above

• Wait 15 minutes then retest

• Retest temperature 100o

or above, leave the facility

COVID-19 with no Symptoms:Return to work when:• Doctor provides work

clearanceOR (only if unable to see amedical provider)• Demonstrate a good faith

effort6 to see a medical provider AND 10 days since initial positive test collection (without symptom development).

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1 - SymptomsPeople with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Cough• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing• Fever• Chills• Muscle pain• Sore throat• New loss of taste or smell

This list is not all-inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. For a comprehensive, up-to-date list of symptoms, visit the CDC website.

2 - Close ContactClose contact means an employee meets one of the following two conditions:1) Employee has been within 6 feet of an individual for 15 minutes or longer who has tested

positive for COVID-19.2) Employee has been within 6 feet of an individual for 15 minutes or longer who has been

isolated by a medical provider.Per CDC guidelines, close contact applies during a period of time starting from 48 hours before symptom onset (symptomatic patients) or positive specimen collection (asymptomatic patients) until the time the patient is isolated. In situations where face coverings are worn, the definition of close contact does not change.

3 - Testing COVID-19 tests need to be a nasopharyngeal (PCR-based) test or company-provided test.

4 - The Standard Mauser will provide up to 7 days of Paid Time Off to cover the Short Term Disability waiting period, as applicable.

5 – Results A facility cannot request written confirmation of diagnosis.

6 – Demonstrate a Good Faith Effort Employees who are unable to see a medical provider should be prepared to demonstrate a good faith effort was made to receive medical attention by providing the following information to facility leadership and The Standard:

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7 – CDC guidance for Critical Infrastructure WorkersAccessible version: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/critical-workers/implementing-safety-practices.html

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