TEANECK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Facial Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Face Coverings (Cloth Face Coverings and Disposable Surgical Face Masks)

**Limit the spread of COVID-19 virus by physically blocking respiratory droplets shed by the person wearing the mask (e.g., coughing, sneezing, or talking) from reaching others.

**Face Shields – may be used in addition to face coverings to provide an additional physical barrier for the facial area.

•	Are required at all times except while eating or working alone in a private office or space, with the door closed.
•	The District will provide face coverings to all personnel. Individual departments may also provide disposable surgical masks to personnel for certain tasks or roles.
•	Personnel may choose to wear a personal face covering throughout the day or a District-provided cloth mask or surgical face mask.
•     Are not a substitute for physical distancing or hand hygiene.

DO’s

•	Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.
•	Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face.
•     Cloth face coverings should be laundered (hand-washed) daily

DON’Ts

•	Wear the mask around your neck or up on your forehead.