timesofindia.indiatimes.com (19.03.2020)

The state government on Wednesday asked the management of various factories, plants as well as contractors to strictly follow its guidelines for workplaces and construction sites where work from home for the workers is not possible. The managements of several factories and contractors have been asked to encourage their workers to wash their hands with soap and alcohol-based hand rubs frequently and thoroughly. The guidelines were issued by N Thirumala Naik, the state director of factories and boilers and also the labour commissioner. He asked the management of factories to stay at home if they are unwell or down with flu-like symptoms. To minimize contact among the workers, the employers have been asked to explore flexible working hours and instructions have also been issued to sensitize them to not spit in public places and to cover their nose and mouth with a handkerchief or tissue paper while sneezing and coughing.