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  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant risks to workplace operations and worker health.
  • Establishing effective SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) control measures in occupational settings is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and illustrate exemplar workplace-related SARS-CoV-2 benchmarks.
  • To provide an evidence base for organizational decision-making regarding pandemic preparedness.

Main Methods:

  • Collected quantitative data over nine months in a large workplace (N=5500+).
  • Implemented RT-qPCR testing, surveillance screening, variant monitoring, contact tracing, case management, return-to-work protocols, and antibody status monitoring.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated suppressed infection rates through implemented interventions.
  • Achieved rapid case identification and isolation.
  • Documented employee program acceptance, presumptive immunity, and positive management relationships.

Conclusions:

  • The developed SARS-CoV-2 benchmarks provided a practical evidence base for workplace health and safety practices.
  • These benchmarks strategically supported organizational decisions during the pandemic.