UNITEDAND ESSENTIAL:
FEATURE STORY
TTA’S COVID RESPONSE Masks are required (Anthony Lewis)
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ur industry has come together in the face of unprecedented challenges to protect our workers, courses, sports fields, jobs, and the people we serve. So many of you have made quick changes and adjustments to create safer environments and we are proud of the hustle and innovation of our Tennessee turfgrass professionals. Take a look at how we’ve adapted to keep our state’s turfgrass managers working and successful.
RYAN STOREY, TTA Secretary/Treasurer, Sports Turf Manager at Vanderbilt University
What adjustments have you made to operations during this time? We have cut out all overtime and people that can work remotely have been asked to do so until further notice. What safety measures are you taking to protect yourself, your staff, and others who use your fields and facilities? We have to wear a face covering at all times when on campus unless we are in our private office. We have increased the number of hand sanitizer stations throughout campus. We have also purchased and distributed multiple style masks to all employees. What advice/encouragement do you have for TTA members in this challenging time? Do whatever you can to remain essential. I am doing things a turf manager would not normally do (removed 364 bikes on campus, doing inventory of items students left behind, etc.). If a layoff is coming, I would hope they see value in an employee who is multi-faceted and can/will do tasks that may not be associated with everyday maintenance but are necessary to get through tough times.
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TENNESSEE TURFGRASS JUNE/JULY 2020 Email TTA at: info@ttaonline.org
