Common Areas Controls
Temporary measures in effect until February 28
The University of Alberta has implemented enhanced temporary safety measures, including starting the term online, until February 28. See the new measures »
These new temporary measures take precedence over other previous safety measures. If in doubt, apply the more stringent measure.
DEFINITIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
- Centrally-controlled common areas are typically spaces that anyone can access as they are located within publicly-accessed university spaces and circulation paths, with the only barrier being the building hours and exterior door locking mechanisms.
- Centrally-controlled common areas will be cleaned in accordance with these cleaning standards.
- Faculty/Dept-controlled common areas are spaces within the Faculty/Dept-allocated footprint (which has been approved and recorded centrally).
- Each Faculty has identified a Space Contact who liaises with a Planner in F&O Space Management. Faculties and Departments can work through their Space Contact and their F&O Space Management Planner to clarify common space allocations.
- Cleaning tips for Faculty/Dept-controlled common areas
- High Touch Surfaces may include door knobs/handles, light switches, handrails, elevator buttons, desks/countertops, taps/faucets, chair arms, and office electronics (workstations, laptops, tablets, keyboards, pointing devices, ergonomic aids, phones, photocopiers, etc.)
CONTROLS
- High quality, well fitting masks are strongly recommended to be worn in all indoor common areas or high-traffic areas
- Occupants should avoid touching door controls, other surfaces and their face
- In student residence settings and other facilities not centrally managed, specific public health controls may vary from those described in this document to reflect the nature of their use.
- Occupants should wash their hands or use hand sanitizer when they arrive at their work location.