Creating a COVID-19 safety observation (employee)

Perform this task to create a safety observation for a case of COVID-19 that was detected in you or a coworker.

  1. Sign in as Employee.
  2. Select Health and Safety > Safety Observations.
  3. On the Observations tab, click the Report COVID-19 Incident action.
  4. On the Report COVID-19 Incident page, specify this information:
    Employee
    Select the employee who is COVID-19-positive.
    Location
    Select the facility where the observation occurred.
    Most Recent Date in Workplace
    Select the date when the employee last reported to work. For a remote employee, select the last date the employee was performing workplace duties.
    Diagnosis Date
    Select the date when a positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed for the employee.
    Symptoms Onset Date
    Select the date when the employee first exhibited symptoms of COVID-19. Or, indicate Asymptomatic.
    Additional Information
    Provide any other useful information. For example, if the employee was on leave or vacation when COVID-19 was detected.
  5. Click Submit.
    You can access the observation on the Observations tab, where you can add attachments and more details. The observation can be viewed by the Health and Safety Administrator and by the employee’s manager.