During air- or droplet-borne disease outbreaks such as COVID, harm reduction staff or volunteers are required to follow all normal universal precautions and wipe down all surfaces used by more than one person, including pens, clipboards, chairs, desks, cabinet fronts, floors, doors, steering wheels, and so on, at the beginning and end of each shift with a broad spectrum anti-microbial surface cleaner.

Masks, Goggles, and Attire for Droplet or Airborne Pathogens

During an outbreak of air- or droplet-borne disease, harm reduction workers are required to wear N95 masks during harm reduction shifts, and cloth or other masks at most other times. In addition, harm reduction workers may also be required to wear goggles during harm reduction shifts and, under unique circumstances, harm reduction workers may also be required to wear paper gowns or lab coats to protect themselves.