Table 3

Rank the most likely reason that you think puts you at risk of exposure to COVID-19 at work (1 for most likely, 8 for least likely)

RankRiskMean95% CI
1Wearing inadequate PPE for patient(s) not suspected of COVID-192.92.6 to 3.3
2Contracting it from a fellow staff member in the ED3.12.7 to 3.4
3Accidental PPE doffing exposure3.53.1 to 3.9
4Wearing inadequate PPE for patient(s) suspected of COVID-19 infection3.73.3 to 4.0
5Not being able to access adequate PPE4.44.0 to 4.9
6Inadequate mask fit testing for staff5.65.2 to 6.0
7Cleaners have been provided inadequate training and/or inadequate PPE5.75.3 to 6.0
8Not applicable: I do not fear risk of COVID-19 exposure at work6.66.0 to 7.1
  • ED, emergency department; PPE, personal protective equipment.