| About This Archive | | DCHAS-L 2020 Index | | DCHAS-L Yearly Index | |
Check out Safety Emporium for your N95, N99, and face shield needs.
|
Previous by Date: Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Chemical Safety headlines (9 articles) Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 9:28:07 PM Author: NEAL LANGERMAN <neal**At_Symbol_Here**CHEMICAL-SAFETY.COM> |
Next by Date: Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] DRAFT - Please review and send comments. Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:41:29 +0000 Author: Yaritza Brinker |
Ralph,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share you draft.
Workplaces in large cities may not be able to implement ACCEPTABLE ENTRY CONDITION #6. I know people in Chicago who choose not to own a car because it’s more cost effective overall to use public transportation. They simply rent a car if
they want to leave the city.
One thing that comes to mind under ESTABLISH ENTRY SCREENING, is to consider staggered start times in order to alleviate the number of people waiting in line to enter a facility. A large facility can easily have people lining around the
building waiting to get in.
Availability of hand soap comes to mind. Maybe a statement about increased monitoring of soap/hand sanitizer dispensers to refill as needed. Employers should also consider closing if they run out of hand soap just like they would during
power/water outages.
Thank you,
Yaritza Brinker
260.827.5402
From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU>
On Behalf Of Ralph Froehlich
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:04 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] DRAFT - Please review and send comments.
** External Email **
DCHAS:
I thought that some DCHAS members may be interested in this draft 2020 RETURN TO WORK POLICY & PROGRAM for review & comment.
Maybe if we can agree on a final document, we could issue it as a guidance document for workplaces, schools, universities, research centers, and with modifications, healthcare organizations. It makes more sense to jointly agree on the expectations
for return to work, than each individual putting together a program.
Ralph A. Froehlich, CIH, CSP, QEP
Helix Environmental, Inc.
(937) 226-0650 office
2020 RETURN TO WORK POLICY & PROGRAM
PREPARE/CHECK FACILITIES
1.
Verify that all facility systems are operational and correct as needed:
•Electric
•HVAC
•Plumbing
•Roof/Walls/Windows/Doors
•Information Technology
•Fuel Oil/Natural gas
•Security systems and barriers
•Fire safety equipment
•Emergency response equipment
•Flammable/Toxic Gas monitors/lab hoods/local exhaust ventilation
•Pollution control equipment
•Waste, Universal Waste, Hazardous Waste storage and transport
•Breakroom refrigerators
2.
Clean and disinfect workplace including all surfaces accessible to worker touch. Consider verification testing to ensure disinfection of contact surfaces.
3.
Replenish expired supplies (first aid, eyewash fluids, vending machines, time- or temperature-dependent reagents, bottled drinking water, soap/sanitizer, etc.).
4.
Establish barriers/location marking to identify social distancing expectations and encourage compliance in manufacturing and break areas.
ESTABLISH ENTRY SCREENING
1.
Establish acceptable entry screening conditions (temperature/health, reported contact with COVID-19 victims, ordered isolation).
ACCEPTABLE ENTRY CONDITIONS (Adjust as needed)
1.
Body temperature less than 100.4=B0F (38=B0C)
2.
Entrant in good health/not feeling ill.
3.
No other COVID-19 symptoms in past 7 days (Fever, Headache, Cough, Shortness of Breath, Chills, Muscle Pain, Sore Throat, Loss of smell or taste).
4.
No contact with positive or suspect-positive COVID-19 victims in past 14 days.
5.
Not ordered to quarantine or self-isolate by physician or government agent.
6.
Not traveled on mass transportation in past 14 days.
2.
Delineate screening area to maintain social distancing, mark entry line spacing, and provide screening equipment (no-touch thermometers, hand sanitizer, facemasks, gloves, etc.). Consider tents for screening
area/wait lines.
3.
Train screeners on required PPE and screening procedures and security personnel on screening security issues.
4.
Provide written instructions to diverted personnel regarding isolation and criteria for discontinuing isolation/return to work policy.
5.
Establish diversion rooms with social distancing for those identified as unacceptable for entry. Make sure that diversion rooms are accessible to exterior.
6.
Provide diverted personnel with transportation to medical services or residence. Ensure that support systems are in place for diverted workers.
INFORM SUPERVISORS, WORKERS AND CONTRACTORS
1.
Use direct communication (letters, emails, telephone calls, newspapers, video news, social media) to notify all about restart of facility.
2.
Plan for restart after week DEPENDING ON COVID-19 CONDITIONS. Allow for changes if needed.
3.
Consider pre-work “Open House” to demonstrate new entry requirements and facility entry conditions.
4.
Consider offering employers video tours of entry screening procedures through social media.
5.
Train workers on new work procedures and expectations by video conferencing or accessible video tour. Mark entry stations.
SCREEN WORKERS FOR ENTRY
1.
Establish staggered entry times by workgroups to minimize wait times.
2.
Use screening to reinforce additional PPE requirements (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.)
3.
Anticipate delays and frustrations; use videos and music to reduce tensions.
4.
Ensure that diverted workers are cared for.
IDENTIFY PROBLEM AREAS/BOTTLENECKS FOR ATTENTION
1.
Establish command area for problem identification and resolution.
2.
Establish Corrective Action Team to develop and implement improvements.
3.
Use EHS/HR/Maintenance to evaluate improvements before implementation.
4.
Consider legal/insurance evaluation if needed.
--- For more information about the DCHAS-L e-mail list, contact the Divisional membership chair at
membership**At_Symbol_Here**dchas.org Follow us on Twitter **At_Symbol_Here**acsdchas
The information
contained in this electronic transmission is private, confidential, the property of the sender, and intended for the use of the recipient(s),
only. If you are not the addressee, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information for any purpose is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender,
YBrinker**At_Symbol_Here**fele.com, immediately by e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.
[FE.EN.1]
Previous post | Top of Page | Next post