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PREPARING FOR DAY ONE

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YARD & WAREHOUSE

YARD & WAREHOUSE

COVID-19 PREVENTION & PROTOCOLS

The health and safety of those who use the offce facility should be treated as a shared commitment. All parties should ascertain individual responsibilities and work collectively to bolster our efforts in creating a safe and secure environment.

Communication, Clearance & Support • Prior to returning to the offce environment, Human Resources: o Must review key safety points as indicated in this manual, as well as those issued by offcially recognized health organizations and government bodies. o Ensure training in proper ftting and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as proper removal, sanitization and / or disposal of same. o Must inform and prepare employees as to expectations and new offce realities. o Must administer clearance session Q&A and related clearance forms. o Must collect any medical clearance document(s) per CDC guidelines if employee previously tested positive or have related symptoms.

Space Planning & Social Distancing • Develop a concise but thorough analysis of the current working environment. • Develop a visually displayed routing system for offce traffc fow. • Relocate / recreate / specify seat assignments for employees to ensure minimum work distances. (Public safety codes, building codes, applicable laws and security requirements must not be compromised to achieve social distancing). • Designate “MAX OCCUPANCY” on all rooms, conference rooms, auditoriums, etc. o Post sign on room door. o Ensure cleaning staff disinfects per cleaning protocol after every meeting. o Utilize room scheduling software / calendars to notify cleaning staff. • Implement a smart system to inform others whether one person rooms are occupied or vacant. • Setup napkin and utensil dispensers in cafeterias. • Discard of any communal condiment bottles and other items. • Unless using an automatic ice dispenser, halt the use of communal ice machines (no ice scoops, etc.).

Building Hours & Entry Points • Set and communicate days and hours of operation for: o Building Facility, Front Desk Staff, Security Staff, Janitorial Staff. • Set and communicate designated entrances depending on employee work area. • Provide PPE Stations at every designated entrance.

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