Face Coverings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In accordance with King County Public Health Directive dated May 11, 2020, all employees are required to wear face coverings over their noses and mouths while inside school district facilities. Individuals are required to follow the most recent health and safety guidelines, including proper face coverings and PPE. Assignment of PPE by the District is assessed by the risk of their individual duties. The following individuals do NOT need to comply with this Health Directive:
Face Coverings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All staff shall properly wear a face covering that covers the chin, mouth, and nose while in any shared space such as a District vehicle or on District property. The District shall provide each RPTA represented employee twenty-five dollars ($25) to purchase appropriate face coverings. This one-time allocation, payable on the October pay warrant, is for active employees, and does not require receipt or proof of purchase. Newly hired RPTA employees will also be eligible for the one-time payment if hired during the time that face coverings are still required. The District shall provide disposable face coverings for incidental use to employees as needed. Employees with a medical or disability issue may make a request for accommodation to Human Resources by providing a statement from their health care provider. The District shall provide a face shield to a member while waiting for completion of the ADA process.
Face Coverings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In accordance with King County Public Health Directive dated May 11, 2020, all employees are required to wear face coverings over their noses and mouths while inside school district facilities. Individuals should use fabric coverings, such as cloth face masks, scarves, bandana coverings or other material as recommended by the CDC. Cloth face coverings must be worn properly in order to avoid contaminating the hands or face of the user. Before putting on a mask and after removing a mask, an individual should clean their hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water, change masks when moist, and wash after use. While in use, avoid touching the mask. Worn masks may be contaminated with infectious agents. The following individuals do NOT need to comply with this Health Directive:
