Gently reminding each other to follow safety rules is important. Assume that the other person is not acting with the intention to harm anyone and just needs some friendly encouragement. For example, if someone in your office is not wearing a mask, you could simply say, “Hey, here’s a mask,” while handing them a disposable mask with a smile. If someone gets too close to you, you can back away while saying, “Sorry, nothing personal, just trying to maintain my six feet!” Think about how you would like to be treated if you had forgotten to follow a safety rule.
If the person actively refuses to follow safety rules even after a gentle reminder, let his or her supervisor know or otherwise escalate it to the proper leadership authority, which may include campus or AHEC security. Continued failure to follow directions should become an HR issue, with consequences.