COVID-19 is certainly challenging businesses on "best practices" these days.  One of the newest recommendations for businesses that remain open and/or are planning to re-open soon is for employees to take their temperature upon entering the building each day.  (It's something we at R&R Insurance are doing as well - see photo to the right) Is it ok to monitor employees’ temperatures?  If so, how should it be done? Monitoring of temperature is a practice in alignment with EEOC and CDC guidance for pandemic outbreaks.If your business is a low or medium level of risk for exposure to COVID-19 according to OSHA, employee self-monitoring is an acceptable risk practice.Be mindful of where and how to set up a self-monitoring temperature station.

 For employer monitoring station use a no touch, NO CONTACT THERMOMETER.At time of rollout, explain to employees the safety procedures and policy if temperature is outside of normal range.Employees will appreciate their organization’s practice of maintaining a safe work environment.

If a designated employee is responsible for monitoring other employees they will be within the 6 ft.physical distance zone so Personal Protective Equipment - PPE gloves, face cover, and eyes is necessary.Resources: Information for development of your business practices/educate employees CDC Care Kit and CDC Stop The Spread of COVID-19 If You Are Sick Contact R&R Insurance Services if you Would like to discuss alternate strategies Need clarification on using the right PPE Looking for a Body Temp log and instruction Additional questions about your business situation and COVID-19