The German government has published an updated Coronavirus Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance (“Corona-Arbeitsschutzverordnung”), which aims to better protect employees from infection with the coronavirus. The Crisis Management Team has announced the following measures for RWTH:
- The work-from-home arrangements already in place will be extended through April 30, 2021.
- Regarding work that requires an employee’s presence on campus, we would like to once again remind you of the following, non-final, catalog of measures:
- Employees should work one to a room if possible. In larger rooms, 10 square meters of space should be provided per person.
- If the minimum distance (1.5 m) or the 10 square meter rule cannot be observed, medical masks must be provided to the employees. The masks can be purchased via the RWTH-Purchasing Portal and billed to the respective university institution.
- If necessary, departments are encouraged to establish fixed (working) groups.
- The possibility of staff working in shifts should actively be explored. The adjusted regulations regarding flexible working hours in the ZHV continue to apply.
- Furthermore, virtual formats must continue to be used for job interviews.
The Crisis Management Team and the Rectorate are aware that the current measures pose considerable challenges for all RWTH employees. By following all these measures, we can make a valuable contribution to preventing further infections.