![]() I received this from UA Safe State (University of Alabama in T-Town) and I am passing it along to you Start-Up Safety Information As restrictions on non-essential businesses and operations are eased, more companies will be entering “restart” mode. Before you get to that point, now would a good time to begin assessing your facility’s safety and health readiness for resuming operations. Through UA SafeState, you can get free Health and Safety Consultations to help with your planning. We can accommodate both virtual and on-site consultations, or a blended option. Our on-site work plan is carried out with social distancing and work practices to protect you and us throughout the process. For more information on our free consultation services, visit our UA SafeState OSH consultation website or contact us when you’re ready. When preparing for return to work:
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FACILITY PREPARATION
Dear Valued Employees: As you know, the country is currently taking measures to respond to COVID-19. The Company is also considering methods to protect our employees following guidance from the CDC and other governmental authorities. The Company believes that its response is compliant. While not required to provide any type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19, the Company has decided to provide bandana type face covering masks to employees for voluntary personal use. The masks are not respirators but the Company is informed by the manufacturer that they may provide some protection to employees from exposure to airborne droplets of the virus. The following list of dos and don’ts is being provided to you if you decide to use one the masks. If you have any questions concerning the masks, please contact _____________________. The Company hopes that the masks will provide some protection to employees. If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) or any other symptoms of illness, please contact your Supervisor immediately or Human Resources. DOS • Do - Use it to completely cover your nose and mouth • Do - Read the directions provided to you on use of the mask • Do - Put it on properly and adjust it as necessary throughout the day • Do - Wash your hands and face after removing the mask before touching your face • Do - Keep it clean • Do - Keep it away from running machinery or equipment that could entangle the mask • Do - Keep it on your person when you are not using it • Do - Request a new one if it becomes damaged or in any way unsanitary. DON’TS • Don’t - Let it obstruct your vision • Don’t - Wear it if it causes any difficulty in your ability to breathe • Don’t - Wear it if it causes your safety glasses or reading glasses to fog up and impair your vision • Don’t - Let it hang down around your neck • Don’t - Lay it on a surface where it may contaminate the surface or lay it on a surface that may already be contaminated • Don’t - Wear it where it may come in contact with running machinery or create a hazard while performing your work • Don’t - Take it home, dispose of it at the workplace • Don’t - Use it if it is damaged in any way UASafeState, College of Continuing Studies, 624 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Of course as your ally, your go-to-source for healthy homes and all things IAQ, you can call us at 205-252-9506
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