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2020

Prepared by Nicole Ivers, Corporate HSE Director

Batson-Cook

4/7/2020

Batson-Cook COVID-19 Exposure, Prevention,

Preparedness and Response Plan

COVID-19 Exposure, Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan Rev 0

Revision 0 April 7 2020 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET.

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Contents

1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.0 Responsiblities .................................................................................................................................................. 4

2.1 COVID-19/Pandemic Task Force ...................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Managers and Supervisors ............................................................................................................................... 4

2.3 Employees ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

2.3.1 Actions When Noticing Symptoms or Upon Contraction .......................................................................... 5

2.3.2 Remote Work ........................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3.3 Travel ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3.4 Actions Upon Returning From Travel ....................................................................................................... 5

2.3.5 Essential Work Letters ............................................................................................................................. 6

2.3.6 Training .................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3.7 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) ..................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Trade Partner Personnel ................................................................................................................................... 6

2.4.1 Actions When Noticing Symptoms or Upon Contraction .......................................................................... 6

2.4.2 Actions Upon Returning From Travel ....................................................................................................... 7

2.4.3 Essential Work Letters ............................................................................................................................. 7

2.4.4 Training .................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.4.5 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) ..................................................................................................... 7

3.0 Job Site Protective Measures ........................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Posting Communications / Signage .................................................................................................................. 7

3.2 Client Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 7

3.3 Job Site Visitors ................................................................................................................................................ 7

3.4 Worker Evaluations & Screening ...................................................................................................................... 8

3.4.1 Self-verification ......................................................................................................................................... 8

3.4.2 Worker Monitoring .................................................................................................................................... 8

3.4.3 Worker Temperature Screening ............................................................................................................... 8

3.5 Site Activities / Gatherings (Social Distancing) ................................................................................................. 9

3.6 Additional Hygiene Stations .............................................................................................................................. 9

3.7 Personal Hygiene Protocols .............................................................................................................................. 9

3.8 Daily Jobsite Cleaning Protocols ..................................................................................................................... 10



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3.8.1 How to Clean and Disinfect Surfaces ..................................................................................................... 11

3.9 Trailer Air Filters .............................................................................................................................................. 11

3.10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ........................................................................................................ 11

3.10.1 Standard PPE ........................................................................................................................................ 11

3.10.2 Face Shield for work within 6 feet .......................................................................................................... 11

3.10.3 Face Coverings & Respiratory Protection .............................................................................................. 11

4.0 Jobsite Exposure Situations ............................................................................................................................ 14

4.1 Employee Exhibits COVID-19 Symptoms ....................................................................................................... 14

4.2 Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 .......................................................................................................... 14

4.3 Employee Has Close Contact with an Individual Who Has Tested Positive for COVID-19 ............................. 15

4.4 Notification of confirmed or suspected illness or exposure ............................................................................. 15

5.0 OSHA Recordkeeping ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Appendix A. Jobsite Temperature Screening Protocol ............................................................................................. 16

1.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.0 Pre-Planning Activities .................................................................................................................................... 17

2.1 Team Meeting ................................................................................................................................................. 17

2.2 Screening Team Leader.................................................................................................................................. 17

2.3 Screening Control Team ................................................................................................................................. 17

2.4 3rd Party or BC temperature screeners .......................................................................................................... 17

3.0 Entry & Testing Area Location(s) .................................................................................................................... 17

4.0 Training Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 17

5.0 Entry & Testing Areas ..................................................................................................................................... 18

5.1 Signage ........................................................................................................................................................... 18

5.2 Social Distancing Area .................................................................................................................................... 18

5.3 Screening Area ............................................................................................................................................... 19

5.4 Hand Washing & Sanitizing Stations ............................................................................................................... 21

6.0 Screening Process .......................................................................................................................................... 21

6.1 Pre-screening .................................................................................................................................................. 21

6.2 Temperature screening process ..................................................................................................................... 21

6.3 Return to Work Guidelines .............................................................................................................................. 22

6.4 Equipment & Booth Cleaning .......................................................................................................................... 22

6.5 Elevated Temperatures ................................................................................................................................... 22

7.0 Equipment and Use ........................................................................................................................................ 22



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7.1 Thermometer Type ......................................................................................................................................... 22

7.2 Temperature Scan .......................................................................................................................................... 22

7.3 Calibration ....................................................................................................................................................... 22

Appendix B Jobsite Posters and Signage ................................................................................................................. 24



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1.0 Introduction

Batson-Cook (BC) has implemented this COVID-19 Exposure, Prevention, Preparedness and Response Plan (Plan) in order to remain safe while maintaining operations. This Plan is to be implemented to the extent feasible and appropriate throughout BC and at all of our jobsites. This Plan is based on information available from the CDC and OSHA at the time of its development and is subject to change based on further information provided by the CDC, OSHA, and other public officials. BC may also amend this Plan based on operational needs. This plan has been developed in response to the 2019 COVID-19 Pandemic but may be applied to all pandemics.

2.0 Responsiblities

2.1 COVID-19/Pandemic Task Force BC has established a COVID-19 (Pandemic) Task Force which meets and discusses all issues affecting the pandemic, safety and health, and the operations of BC. The Task Force consists of the following members:

Name Role / Responsibility

Randy Hall CEO

Kevin Appleton COO / Operations

Nicole Ivers Corporate HSE Director / Health & Safety

Nancy Black HR / Everything people

Jeff Krall Finance

Allen Westmoreland Risk Management

Chuck Gaston VP Ops

Darrell Brooks VP Ops

Bob Allen VP Ops

Denny Goodwin Atlanta Healthcare

Joe Appleton Atlanta Commercial

Carl Frinzi Wood Frame

Paul Meadows West Point and Dallas Tx Offices

Conn Crabtree Tampa Office

Even Spradlin Jacksonville and Orlando offices

Curt Rigney Charlotte Office

Bill Wright Century Building Materials

2.2 Managers and Supervisors All managers and supervisors must be familiar with this Plan and be ready to answer questions from employees. Managers and supervisors must set a good example by following this Plan at all times. This involves practicing good



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personal hygiene and office/jobsite safety practices to prevent the spread of the virus. Managers and supervisors must encourage this same behavior from all employees. Managers and Supervisors must maintain a log of all people, by name and company, that come to our jobsites and offices. This must be maintained in a file. Managers and Supervisors are responsible for reading and adhering to this Plan on all jobsites and in offices.

2.3 Employees All employees must comply with the Plan and all directions from the COVID-19 Task Force and BC CEO and the following:

2.3.1 Actions When Noticing Symptoms or Upon Contraction BC expects employees who show symptoms or have contracted one of the conditions listed below to stay home and seek medical attention as necessary and appropriate.

a. the COVID-19 virus that is the focus of the pandemic b. the flu c. other highly contagious illness d. have been exposed to family members infected with the foregoing illnesses e. others with whom employees have been in contact have become infected with the foregoing illnesses

BC expects such employees to notify your supervisor and/or the Corporate HSE Director as soon as possible upon exposure or illness, and may not return to work without the approval of the Corporate HSE Director. For employees that have experienced conditions a, b or c above, such employees will be required to provide a medical release before they will be allowed to return to work. With respect to employees that did not have conditions a, b or c, they will not be allowed to come back to work until all symptoms have subsided, including being fever free for 24-72 hours without the use of medication (i.e., Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Dayquil, etc.). If a worker notices another worker in an office or on a project site with such symptoms, they are required to notify their supervisor immediately so that designated personnel can take the necessary measures to aid in keeping everyone safe and healthy. If necessary, designated personnel will screen individuals on our jobsites to ensure they are not showing symptoms of COVID-19 or other contagious illness. This screening may include and is not limited to: • A visual validation that the individual does not appear visually to be ill • Taking temperature measurement(s) If any worker has a temperature or appears visually ill, they will be instructed to not enter/leave the jobsite and the approval protocols for returning to work, as set forth above in this section, will apply.

2.3.2 Remote Work All employees that can work from home are strongly encouraged to work from home. Where work cannot be completely conducted from home, rotations are suggested to limit the number of people in both offices and project sites.

2.3.3 Travel All business travel is currently restricted to automobile only. Permission for air travel is considered for approval by the CEO or COO by request only. Personal travel for enjoyment or vacation at this time is discouraged and not permitted by most Shelter-in-place orders.

2.3.4 Actions Upon Returning From Travel If you have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread as indicated by the CDC, call your doctor, DO NOT come to work, any follow any self-quarantine guidelines published by the CDC (www.cdc.gov) or local health authorities. Notify your supervisor and contact Corporate HSE Director to discuss work from home or sick leave arrangements. It is also expected that you will not travel for enjoyment during the pandemic.



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2.3.5 Essential Work Letters Since many of the areas we work in have issued emergency orders, all BC employees working in these area must carry an “Essential Person Letter” in order to verify that the BC employee carrying the letter is working on behalf of BC, who provides services necessary to the essential infrastructure of the United States, and that our work is allowed to continue. Essential Person letters can be found on the BC Intranet or by contacting your supervisor or HSE Director.

2.3.6 Training BC requires employees to attend all COVID-19 related training and/or meetings to become informed about what to do when an outbreak occurs. We also post this information on our employee intranet. BC will distribute hard hat stickers for employees – including Trade Partners – that attend these trainings (Figure 1.)

2.3.7 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Employees are responsible for using the prescribed PPE as required for their construction related activities. In addition, BC will maintain supplies of recommended personal-protection equipment, such as alcohol-based hand sanitizer and wipes (if commercially available), as well as wash stations with water and soap, which BC will mandate employees to use. BC will also provide cloth face coverings similar to the brand “Buff” to all BC employees to be worn on all jobs site at all times (Trade Partners to provide for their own staff). Note that the cloth face coverings recommended by the CDC are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance. In some cases where work activities cannot be conducted while keeping six feet apart, BC will provide face shields for use. BC employees having to work within 6 feet will be required to wear these face shields. They are not optional. At this time, there is no additional PPE required for protection from the virus at this time. This is subject to change based on client and/or government requirements and/or recommendations.

2.4 Trade Partner Personnel All Trade Partner personnel working on BC project sites must comply the following:

2.4.1 Actions When Noticing Symptoms or Upon Contraction Any Trade Partner employee who show symptoms or have contracted one of the conditions listed below to stay home and seek medical attention as necessary and appropriate.

f. the COVID-19 virus that is the focus of the pandemic g. the flu h. other highly contagious illness i. have been exposed to family members infected with the foregoing illnesses j. others with whom employees have been in contact have become infected with the foregoing illnesses

BC expects such Trade Partners to notify BC as soon as possible upon exposure or illness and may not return to work on a BC project site without the approval of the BC Corporate HSE Director. For employees that have experienced conditions a, b or c above, such employees will be required to provide a medical release before they will be allowed to return to the BC site. With respect to employees that did not have conditions a, b or c, they will not be allowed to come back to the BC site until all symptoms have subsided, including being fever free for 24-72 hours without the use of medication (i.e., Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Dayquil, etc.). If a Trade Partner employee notices another worker (regardless of which company they are affiliated with) in an office or on a project site with such symptoms, they are required to notify a member of BC immediately so that designated personnel can take the necessary measures to aid in keeping everyone safe and healthy. BC may require Trade Partners to screen their own individuals to ensure they are not showing symptoms of COVID-19 or other contagious illness. This screening may include and is not limited to: • A visual validation that the individual does not appear visually to be ill

Figure 1. Stickers for training



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• Taking temperature measurement(s) If any worker has a temperature or appears visually ill, they will be instructed to not enter the jobsite and the approval protocols for returning to the BC jobsite, as set forth above in this section, will apply.

2.4.2 Actions Upon Returning From Travel If a Trade Partner employee has recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread as indicated by the CDC, DO NOT come to work at a BC job site. Notify a member of BC.

2.4.3 Essential Work Letters BC expects all Trade Partner employees to be provided “Essential Person” letters for traveling to and from BC project sites by their management. BC will not provide letters to the Trade Partner employees.

2.4.4 Training BC requires all Trade Partner employees to attend any site-wide COVID-19 related training and/or meetings to become informed about what to do when an outbreak occurs.

2.4.5 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Trade Partner employees are expected to continue using prescribed PPE as required for their construction related activities. BC will provide and maintain wash stations with water and soap for all personnel to use. BC will also provide a supply of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and wipes but it is recommended that all Trade Partners provide additional supplies for their employees as the stock of these materials is limited. Trade Partners shall provide cleaning supplies necessary for their employees to clean tools and their frequently touched surfaces. BC is providing cloth face coverings similar to the brand “Buff” to be worn on all jobs site at all times. We highly recommend that Trade Partner employees be provided the same by their management. Note that the cloth face coverings recommended by the CDC are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance. In some cases where work activities cannot be conducted while keeping six feet apart, face shields will be required. Trade Partners to ensure they have their own supply of face shields if they anticipate working within 6 feet. They are not optional. At this time, there is no additional PPE required for protection from the virus at this time. This is subject to change based on client and/or government requirements and/or recommendations.

3.0 Job Site Protective Measures

3.1 Posting Communications / Signage Immediately post all signage and other materials provided by the HSE Department or Corporate Communications in the manner they direct.

Any e-mails from members of the COVID-19 Task Force or HSE Department regarding hygiene or other jobsite safety measures should also be posted in central, conspicuous locations such as trailers, break areas, job boards and/or restroom locations.

All employees shall attend the BC CEO, Randy Hall, COVID-19 updates if possible. Information contained in that update shall be communicated to all other BC staff on the jobsite, and translated appropriately, if they were not able to attend.

3.2 Client Requirements If a client issues safety and/or hygiene requirements that are stricter or in addition to those set forth in this document, follow them and forward them to your appropriate General Manager and the COVID Task Force Team.

3.3 Job Site Visitors



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The number of visitors to the job site, including the trailer or office, will be limited to only those necessary for the work. All visitors should be screened in advance of arriving on the job site. If the visitor answers “yes” to any of the following questions, he/she should not be permitted to access the jobsite:

• Have you been confirmed positive for COVID-19?

• Are you currently experiencing, or recently experienced, any acute respiratory illness symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath?

• Have you been in close contact with any persons who has been confirmed positive for COVID-19?

• Have you been in close contact with any persons who have travelled and are also exhibiting acute respiratory illness symptoms?

Site deliveries will be permitted but should be properly coordinated in line with the employer’s minimal contact and cleaning protocols. Delivery personnel should remain in their vehicles if at all possible. pertaining to this plan and will maintain records.

3.4 Worker Evaluations & Screening

3.4.1 Self-verification All workers must self-check his or her temperature daily prior to coming to work. If any temperature reading is above 100.4° F (subject to change) the worker must stay home. All workers must be fever free for at least 24-72 hours and show no other symptoms associated with COVID-19. By coming to work and onto the project site, workers are self-certifying that they are not sick and able to work within the guidelines of the CDC.

3.4.2 Worker Monitoring Best efforts will be made to evaluate everyone onsite every day, through visual observations by all BC personnel on the site. This includes both field and field office workers and will be done as people enter the site, during meetings (limited to less than 10 people and only when essential), and while our personnel conduct regular jobsite monitoring. Evaluations are to include the following:

• Persistent coughing

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• Chills or sweating

• Obvious nasal congestion

If any of these symptoms are observed, the individual may be asked a few questions to further understand the nature of these symptoms. During this conversation, the observer should maintain a distance of at least six feet from the person being observed. If there is any concern that the observed person may have the flu, they will be instructed to leave the jobsite and advised to seek medical evaluation.

3.4.3 Worker Temperature Screening BC will endeavor to screen upon entrance to all our jobsites. A Third Party, preferably, will be hired to take the temperature of each person using a non-contact thermometer (one that does not touch the individual being tested). If the thermometer shows a reading of 100.4 F degrees or higher (subject to change per health professional guidance), the individual will not be allowed to enter the jobsite. If a person refuses to have his/her temperature taken, the person will be instructed to leave the jobsite. Any person prohibited from entering (or removed from) the jobsite as a result of the foregoing screening, will not be allowed onsite without being free of any and all of the following conditions:

• the virus that is the focus of the pandemic

• the flu

• other highly contagious illness

• With respect to people that did not experience such conditions, they will not be allowed onsite until all symptoms have subsided, including being fever free for 24 – 72 hours without the use of medication (i.e., Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Dayquil, etc.).

The complete Worker Screening Plan is included in Appendix A of this Plan.



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3.5 Site Activities / Gatherings (Social Distancing) All non-essential gatherings will be suspended. This includes jobsite barbeques and other larger group meetings including job wide safety stand downs. Stand downs shall still be held but in small groups where the Trade Partner Superintendents or Foreman attend and then hold same stand down with their teams. Workers will maintain ”social distancing” at all times meaning a distance of at least six feet from each other when working with or having conversations with others. In the event that a specific activity cannot be performed with six feet of distance, discuss with the BC Superintendent or HSE representative. If the activity is essential, additional PPE may be provided. Otherwise, the task may not be performed. Breaks should be taken in smaller groups by setting up several break areas (when facilities are available) or staggering break times to reduce the size of people gathering at one time. Gathering at areas such as the site entrance, parking lots, break areas, buckhoists and elevators must be controlled to ensure social distancing. This includes staggers start times, lunch breaks, and/or marking the floors to ensure distance is maintained while waiting in lines. Make Skype or phone calls to others in order to limit face-to-face interactions to the extent possible. This includes encouraging trade partner foremen and personnel to call into the office for questions, clarifications and coordination items, rather than coming into the trailers for informal meetings. The following poster, Figure 2. – included in the appendices as well – can be posted throughout the office and jobsite and used in training.

3.6 Additional Hygiene Stations

Additional hand wash stations and/or hand sanitizer stations will be provided around the jobsite to make hand washing and sanitation more accessible and regular. Where there are not adequate “rentable” hand washing stations available, a utility sink (Figure 3.) can be purchased and easily plumbed to provide warm running water. A typical sink can even be purchased and a counter-top built. Contact the HSE department for assistance with alternatives.

3.7 Personal Hygiene Protocols The best way to prevent infection of any sort is to take precautions to avoid exposure to the virus, which are the same precautions you would take to avoid most other viruses. Everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses are:

• Stay home if you are sick or feel sick (except to get medical care); be fever free for 24-72 hours without the use of medication (i.e., Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Dayquil, etc.) before returning to work;

Figure 2. Social Distancing Poster

Figure 3. Utility sink handwash station



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• Wash your hands often using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (60% alcohol content or greater);

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands;

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick, including not shaking hands;

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or cough into the inside of your elbow (do not cough into your hands), throw any tissue(s) in the trash and wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;

• Clean and disinfect daily frequently touched objects and surfaces (desks, computer keyboards and screens, water bottles, tools, etc.);

• Wear PPE as described in Section 3.10; and

• Any other measures as deemed appropriate by BC or recommended by health professionals.

3.8 Daily Jobsite Cleaning Protocols All project sites have hired cleaning services, as well as site staff, to perform the cleaning described below. High-touch surfaces in the following areas shall be cleaned daily with disinfectant solutions:

• Trailers and Break Areas: o hard-backed chairs o tables o doorknobs o light switches o handles o handrails o desks o toilets o sinks o workstations o touchscreens o phones o countertops o any other commonly used hard surfaces (including metal and plastic)

• Stairs, Stair Towers, elevators, buckhoists, MEWPs o handrails o door knobs and pulls o operating panels / buttons

• GC Provided Equipment/Hand Tools/Laptops/iPads/Tablets/Cell Phones/Job Box Workstations o equipment used by only one person should be cleaned by that person daily o equipment shared by more than one person should be wiped down regularly, and specifically prior

to sharing it with another person whenever feasible o high-touch surfaces on equipment used by multiple people should be cleaned by the designated

cleaning company or laborer (switches, steering wheels/joy sticks, safety rails and handles, etc.)

• Portable Restrooms o toilets o handwashing stations

• Remove all frequently touched items such as coffee pots, community foods like hot sauce and ketchup bottles, microwaves unless these can be wiped down with disinfection wipes before and after each is touched.

• Consider options to limit having to touch surfaces such as door handles or door knobs by installing “toe door pulls” or door stops to keep frequently used doors open.

To the extent commercially available, disposable wipes will be made available in trailers and break areas so that commonly used surfaces (for example, doorknobs, keyboards, desks, chairs and tabletops) can be easily wiped down by employees before each use.



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3.8.1 How to Clean and Disinfect Surfaces

• Wear disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Gloves should be discarded after each cleaning. If reusable gloves are used, those gloves should be dedicated for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces for the virus only and should not be used for any other purposes. Clean hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds immediately after cleaning gloves of any kind are removed.

• If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

• For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area while cleaning.

• Diluted household bleach solutions can be used if appropriate for the surface. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against corona viruses when properly diluted.

• Prepare a bleach solution by mixing: o 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water; or o 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water

3.9 Trailer Air Filters All air filters in trailer facilities should be changed to HEPA-Grade filters if compatible with the HVAC system, which will be maintained and replaced pursuant to manufacturer recommendations.

3.10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

3.10.1 Standard PPE Workers shall continue to wear required PPE per their job tasks. Hard hat, high visibility vest or shirt, work boots, and eye protection shall be worn at all times per BC Policy. Specialized PPE including fall protection, welding shields, face shields (for grinding, for example) and hearing protection shall continue to be worn where necessary. Hand protection (gloves) shall be worn specific to the hazards and task per the JHA but additional latex or nitrile gloves are not recommended across the board.

3.10.2 Face Shield for work within 6 feet In some instances, maintaining the 6 feet distance may not be feasible to conduct certain activities. In these cases, and with the approval of BC, workers may use “face shields” for additional protection. BC will provide a face shield for any worker who requests one. The face shield shall be used by only the owner. The employee’s name shall be written on the shield, cleaned, and placed in a clean bag after use in order to be used when needed. See Figure 4. Note that this face shield is not appropriate for grinding activities which require a stronger shield. This shield is also not a substitute for social distancing.

3.10.3 Face Coverings & Respiratory Protection There are various types of face coverings and respiratory protection. See the following discussion on the various types and recommendations for work and use outside of work, and the BC and CDC recommendations associated with each.

Cloth face coverings – CDC now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.

Figure 4. Face Shield



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The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. These are still critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance. BC will provide cloth face coverings to BC emploees similar to the brand “Buff” (See Figure 5.) to be worn on all jobs site at all times. While the CDC has only made this a recommendation, BC feels it is an added precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all those on our projects. Trade Partners are to provide these to their own staff; BC will not provide. Note that these cloth face coverings are not considered respiratory protection and are not protective against the inhalation of silica dust. Dust Masks – These non-toxic dust masks (Figure 6.) are suitable for filtering pollen, sweeping, cleaning, and protection against other non-toxic airborne dusts. They are not considered respiratory protection and are not protective against silica dust. They are not rated to provide any guaranteed protection by NIOSH. A NIOSH rated mask will have approval markings on the outside of the mask. Contact the HSE department if you have questions. They can however be considered a cloth face covering in the CDC recommendation as these are not the type sought by medical facilities. Surgical Masks – Surgical masks (Figure 7.) are loose fitting masks meant for protection from fluid and sprays of large droplets of bodily fluids like an ill patient’s respiratory emissions. It does not protect against all smaller airborne particles and is not considered respiratory protection. BC does not recommend the use of these surgical masks as they should be reserved for medical use per CDC. N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator (FFR)– NIOSH approved respirator designed to filter out small particles including silica. It is designed to be a tight-fitting respirator requiring a fit test and a clean shaven face to ensure proper fit. Note that the N95 are available both with and without an exhalation valve. This is the square piece on the front of the respirator pictured in Figure 8. This does not affect the efficacy of the respirator but those with the valve can be easier to breathe in and cooler to wear. Due to the current shortage of N95 respirators, the following Work Practice Controls should be followed:

• Keep dust down by using engineering and work practice controls, specifically through the use of water delivery and dust collection systems.

• Limit exposure time to the extent practicable.

• Isolate workers in dusty operations by using a containment structure or distance to limit dust exposure to those employees who are conducting the tasks, thereby protecting nonessential workers and bystanders.

• Implement rigorous housekeeping to reduce dust levels on the jobsite.

• Where dust containing silica is generated, the activity shall be performed within Table. 1 of the Silica Rule (shown below as Table 1.) as most, if not all activities that BC performs can be performed without the use of a respirator if the designated engineering and work practice control methods are implemented.

Figure 6. Dust Masks

Figure 5. Cloth face covering



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Figure 8. Surgical Mask

Figure 7. N95 FFR Respirator



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Table 1. Page 1 of Table 1.Specified Exposure Control Methods when working with materials containing Crystalline Silica

4.0 Jobsite Exposure Situations

4.1 Employee Exhibits COVID-19 Symptoms If an employee exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, the employee must remain at home until he or she is symptom free for 24 to 72 hours without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g., cough suppressants). BC will similarly require an employee who reports to work with symptoms to return home until he or she is symptom free for 24 to 72 hours. Employees who are positively diagnosed with COVID are required to obtain a doctor’s note clearing them to return to work.

4.2 Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 An employee who tests positive for COVID-19 will be directed to self-quarantine away from work. Employees that test positive and are symptom free may return to work with a doctor’s note. If or when an employee has tested positive, BC will conduct an investigation to determine co-workers who may have had close contact with the confirmed-positive employee in the prior 14 days and direct those individuals who have had close contact with the confirmed-positive employee to self-quarantine for 14 days from the last date of close contact with that employee. If applicable, the BC will also notify any Trade Partners, vendors/suppliers or visitors who may have had close contact with the confirmed-positive employee.



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4.3 Employee Has Close Contact with an Individual Who Has Tested Positive for COVID-19

Employees who have come into close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 (co-worker or otherwise) will be directed to self-quarantine for 14 days from the last date of close contact with that individual. Close contact is defined as six feet for a prolonged period of time.

4.4 Notification of confirmed or suspected illness or exposure All cases of illness, suspected illness or potential exposures shall be reported to the BC Corporate HSE Director. The report can be made via mobile phone, email, completing the Illness Report on the BC Intranet and emailing to the Corporate HSE Director, or through the BC Cares App reporting form under the Safety Section for “Illness or Exposure Report”. All cases shall be made as soon as possible to ensure proper tracking and awareness of all job site risks.

5.0 OSHA Recordkeeping

If a confirmed case of COVID-19 is reported, BC Corporate HSE Director will determine if it meets the criteria for recordability and reportability under OSHA’s recordkeeping rule. OSHA requires construction employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses that meet certain severity criteria on the OSHA 300 Log, as well as complete the OSHA Form 301 (or equivalent) upon the occurrence of these injuries. For purposes of COVID-19, OSHA also requires employers to report to OSHA any work-related illness that (1) results in a fatality, or (2) results in the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employee. “In-patient” hospitalization is defined as a formal admission to the in-patient service of a hospital or clinic for care or treatment.

OSHA has made a determination that COVID-19 should not be excluded from coverage of the rule – like the common cold or the seasonal flu – and, thus, OSHA is considering it an “illness.” However, OSHA has stated that only confirmed cases of COVID-19 should be considered an illness under the rule. Thus, if an employee simply comes to work with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 but is not a confirmed diagnosis, the recordability analysis is not necessarily triggered at that time. If an employee has a confirmed case of COVID-19, BC will conduct an assessment of any workplace exposures to determine if the case is work-related. Work-relatedness is presumed for illnesses that result from events or exposures in the work environment, unless it meets certain exceptions. One of those exceptions is that the illness involves signs or symptoms that surface at work but result solely from a non-work-related event or exposure that occurs outside of the work environment. Thus, if an employee develops COVID-19 solely from an exposure outside of the work environment, it would not be work-related, and thus not recordable. BC’s assessment will consider the work environment itself, the type of work performed, the risk of person-to-person transmission given the work environment, and other factors such as community spread. Further, if an employee has a confirmed case of COVID-19 that is considered work-related, BC will report the case to OSHA if it results in a fatality within 30 days or an in-patient hospitalization within 24-hours of the exposure incident.



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Appendix A. Jobsite Temperature Screening Protocol

1.0 Introduction

In response to employees’ concerns about possible exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and BC’s ongoing commitment to everyone’s health and wellbeing on our projects and in our offices, we will begin implementing temperature scanning procedures at BC project sites and offices, based on owner requests and priority based on the availability of equipment and PPE.

• Once we begin, we will screen every person that enters our sites.

• We will preferably use a 3rd party to conduct onsite employee screening but in some cases, a BC employee may conduct the screening.

• Based on manpower count, BC will establish a sequence in order to maintain social distancing during screening (e.g. timeslots for trade partner to screen).

• BC will be responsible for setting up, controlling flow, establishing Trade Partner time slots if applicable.

• BC will determine, based on project headcount, the number of screening lanes they will need to execute screening in a timely fashion to determine equipment needs and adequate stockage to support daily operations.

• All Trade Partners shall submit a log of employees attending for the day.

• BC will only record screening information of anybody that displays an elevated temperature in order to notify the supervisor or Trade Partner. All those displaying a non-elevated temperature will not have their temperatures documented but their attendance should have already been documented on the log sheets.

• If the employee is flagged for an elevated temperature, they will be asked to stand off to the side for 10 minutes and then retested. We’re wanting to make sure it’s a truly elevated temperature and not just a fluke caused by a hard hat or some other temporary cause. If the employee is still read to have an elevated temperature the second time, their supervisor will be notified. That employee will be asked to leave the site and not allowed to return until their temperature has stayed below the CDC’s recommended temperature guideline for a period of 24-72 hours (without using fever reducing medicine such as Tylenol or Advil).

• BC will provide all equipment required to setup, run and maintain screening site.

• A booth with a plexi-glass shield will be provided for the screener if possible.

• BC will conduct continuous cleaning as needed during screening.

• IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION - These scans are not for medical diagnosis. They are a safety screening procedure only.

• If the survey and temperature reading are completed successfully, the employee will be allowed to enter where they will wash their hands and then enter the job site.

• Depending on the number of people and expected times workers enter and exit, a wrist band system may be used. Otherwise, they will need to be tested every time they enter. The wrist bands will be for daily use only and have a color specific to that day. The employee shall place the wrist band on himself. If an employee is found not to have an arm band on site (or has the incorrect color from a previous day), they will be escorted down to the station for a screening If the employee refuses the screening, they will be asked to leave the jobsite.

• Screenings will be available for entry during specific times. Communicate the timings to the jobsite personnel. If anybody needs to enter the site outside of this time frame, they will need to contact BC to discuss if special provisions can be made.



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2.0 Pre-Planning Activities

The purpose of this section is to outline the requirements of this Temperature Screening Plan.

2.1 Team Meeting The BC team will conduct a team meeting prior to starting the screening. Training for the screeners will also be done once they are placed by the 3rd party or selected out of BC staff to discuss how this plan will be implemented and communicated to Trade Partners, clients, and site personnel as well as an overall review and understanding of this Plan.

The following roles should be designated by BC; these roles shall be filled by BC employees and 3rd Party screeners:

2.2 Screening Team Leader The Screening Team Leader (BC employee) will make sure site is set up to standard and all members of the team understand their responsibilities maintain 6ft separation. This person will also be responsible for tracking entry denials and contacting the appropriate Trade Partner management.

2.3 Screening Control Team The Screening Control Team (BC employees) will make sure the testing booth is prepared and set up, and ensure the line is controlled and that people maintain separation while waiting to screen must maintain 6ft separation.

2.4 3rd Party or BC temperature screeners Temperature screeners will be responsible for obtaining temperature readings and alerting BC Screening Team Leader of any elevated temperatures.

3.0 Entry & Testing Area Location(s) The BC project team will select a location(s) for completing the temperature Screening process. Considerations should include gate access, building access, and project office locations. Project teams should determine what type of physical barrier should be used. Ideally it would be a plexi-glass booth with a hole just large enough for the temperature probe to fit through. Screeners should be able to take temperature out of eyesight of those in line waiting for their turn. Once individuals are screened, pass or fail, they leave the tent, entering the project site or leaving the project site out of separate exit without passing by those waiting to screen. Based on total headcount project team will determine the number of screening lanes to establish, sequencing plan to maintain social distancing while trades are in line and equipment needs to maintain daily operations.

4.0 Training Requirements

All individuals with assigned roles must be trained on their specific tasks, safety precautions, and PPE usage prior to implementation of this plan. Personal Protective Equipment – Temperature screeners will be equipped in PPE including a surgical mask, face shield, and gloves. If the screener is located behind a plexi-glass shield, the face shield is not necessary. Personal protective equipment must be obtained, and sufficient stock maintained, for all personnel conducting temperature screens. Ensure ample supplies are available to conduct screens daily. Data Collection / Security – Data of employees screened and not observed to have an elevated temperature will not have their information logged. Only elevated temperature screenings will have its data logged. This Non-Entry Log data must be properly protected from unauthorized personnel. Access to any written logs is limited to authorized



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personnel on a “need to know only” basis. If electronic data is generated, access will be restricted to authorized personnel.

5.0 Entry & Testing Areas

5.1 Signage Install signage that directs all jobsite entrants to the Entry & Testing Area. Signage will remind employees of our social distancing guidelines as well as the process for screening. Posters are included in Appendix B. of this Plan and referenced below in the text.

5.2 Social Distancing Area Workers should be instructed to maintain 6 feet of spacing between each individual while standing in line. It is important that social distancing be enforced to prevent the possible spread of illness in the event an ill person is present. Lines shall be placed on the ground to ensure distance is maintained. Post Posters 1 and 2 (in both English and Spanish) along the screening line and at the booth.

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Poster 2. Distance in screening line poster (Spanish)

5.3 Screening Area Workers will be called into the screening area one at a time for their screening. The distance between entrant and screener will vary depending on the testing device being utilized. Individuals that have been selected to perform temperature screens must wear personal protective equipment. See the following figure for examples of screening area set ups.



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Figure 9. Example of screening set up

Place posters describing the screening process to employees along the screening line and at the booth in both English and Spanish. These posters are shown below:

Poster 3. Worker screening instructions in English and Spanish



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5.4 Hand Washing & Sanitizing Stations Upon completion of the screening process, employees will be allowed to decontaminate before leaving the Screening Area and entering the project site by utilizing Handwashing and/or Sanitizing Stations placed near the testing area.

6.0 Screening Process

6.1 Pre-screening All personnel entering the site will been expected to have evaluated themselves with the pre-screening questions relating to travel, exposure, symptoms, and fever. If they have any positive screening criteria risks, they should discuss with their supervisor and not attempt to enter the site through the temperature screening process.

6.2 Temperature screening process 1. Temperature screener will set up booth with appropriate PPE supplies and cleaning materials. 2. Thermometer will be calibrated and documented on the daily log. 3. Screener will put on required PPE including mask, face shield and gloves. If the screener is behind a plexi-

glass shield, the face shield is not required. 4. Worker will step up to the screening booth, being careful not to touch the glass. 5. The screener will use the non-contact thermometer to read the workers temperature without making contact

with the worker’s skin. (If the probe does make contact with the skin, the probe is to be cleaned before the next use). If the non-contact thermometer guidance allows it to be read on the side of the forehead, this is preferable so that the worker and the screener are not face to face.

6. If the temperature reads less than 100.4, the worker is allowed to enter (and put on a wrist band if that is the method being used).

7. If the employee displays an elevated temperature (100.4 or higher), have them stand off to the side for 10 minutes and then retest. If the employee is still read to have an elevated temperature the second time, alert the BC Team Leader to notify the employee’s supervisor.

The following posters can be placed inside the screener’s booth for consistent screener protocol.

Poster 4. Screener Protocol in English and Spanish



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6.3 Return to Work Guidelines A person may return to the project when they show no signs of illness or fever for at least 24-72 hours (subject to BC approval). The employee may be required to show proof of return to work permission or note from a health care provider.

6.4 Equipment & Booth Cleaning In the event of an accidental contact with an employee during testing, use an alcohol swab to disinfect scanner tip. If the plexi-glass is touched by a worker, it should be cleaned immediately and the worker should be directed to wash hands or part of body that touched the glass. The glass should also be cleaned frequently, before, during and after screening groups.

6.5 Elevated Temperatures Any person with an elevated temperature at or above 100.4F+ (subject to change based on health professional recommendations) will be asked to stand off to the side for 10 minutes and then be retested. If the employee is still read to have an elevated temperature the second time, alert the BC Team Leader to notify the employee’s supervisor. will be refused entry. Show the person the results on the scanner and inform the person that they are denied entry. BC will immediately notify the worker’s supervisor and he will be asked to leave the site. The case will be logged on the Non-Entry Log.

7.0 Equipment and Use

7.1 Thermometer Type Approved test instruments can be obtained through Nancy Black or your respective General Manager. If current supplies cannot meet project demands, select a product that has been approved by HR and/or HSE.

7.2 Temperature Scan Digital, non-contact thermometer type instruments are recommended. Depending on brand/make/model & type each model is unique. Read manufacture requirements for optimal results. In our case (& plan), we will use a variety of medical and non-medical instruments for carrying out temperature scanning. Hold non-contact scanner approximately 5cm – 15cm from the workers forehead for best results. (verify manufacturer recommendations). Use alcohol swabs to disinfect scanner tip in the event of accidental contact with forehead.

Note that Non-Medical - Industrial infrared temperature scanners (Fluke, Flir, Milwaukee or similar devices) are not to be used as they scan the surface temperature but do not scan the exact core temperature of individual the same way an oral medical or contact thermometers can. They may also contain lasers that can cause injury to the worker.

7.3 Calibration Calibrate Non-Medical instrument (daily) using one of two methods described below. Ensure the screener documents the calibration on the daily log sheet.



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1) Use a Medical non-contact thermometer taking the temperature of one or two normal persons without fever. Then, establish a baseline (norm) at an established distance away from the target – forehead, i.e. 1ft, 3ft, 6ft. For example, if the Medical non-contact thermometer of the same person reads 97.5 F and you scan the forehead at a distance of 6ft away and your reading is 92.5 F, then you have a +/- 5 F degree differential. This is your calibrated norm. Note: Very important to calibrate in the environment you will be scanning. OR

2) Prior to beginning, scan 3-5 people who do not have a fever and determine the average surface temperature of those individuals. This establishes a baseline reading (the norm). As individuals are scanned, look for outliers.

If you have any comments or questions about this Temperature Screening Protocol, contact any member of the HSE Department or the COVID Task Force.

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Appendix B Jobsite Posters and Signage

6 Feet 6 Feet 6 Feet

Maintain SIX FEET of distance between each

other while waiting for a temperature screen.

Practice SOCIAL DISTANCING to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 while on the jobsite.

IF YOU FEEL SICK, PLEASE STAY HOME

6 Pies 6 Pies 6 Pies

Mantenga SEIS PIES de distancia entre cada otro mientras espera su verificación de temperatura.

Practique la DISTANCIA SOCIAL para reducir el riesgo de contraerse COVID-19 mientras está en el lugar de trabajo

SI SE SIENTE ENFERMO, POR FAVOR QUEDESE EN CASA

Step up to the line to have your temperaturetaken by the screener.

Do not touch the glass (If you do, please let the screener know so that it can be cleaned; wash any part of your self that contacted the glass or if the temperature gun made contact with your skin).

If your temperature is not elevated, wash your hands at the wash station and enter the site.

If your temperature is elevated, the screener will ask you to wait for further instruction.

Temperature ScreeningProcedure

Sube a la línea para tomar su temperatura tomado por el inspector.

No toque el vidrio (si lo hace, deje le saber al el inspector para poder limpiarlo; lava cualquier parte de ti que haya contactado el vidrio o si la pistola de temperatura hizo contacto con tu piel).

Si su temperatura no esta elevada, lave sus manos en la estación de lavado y entre el trabajo.

Si su temperatura es elevada, el examinadorle pedirá que espere más instrucciones.

Procedimiento de detección

de temperature

PPE required for screener includes a surgical mask, face shield, and gloves. If the screener is located behind a plexi-glass shield, the face shield is not necessary.

Gloves shall be changed on a regular basis and/or when they come in contact with anything besides the temperature gun or another person.

Workers shall come up to the glass but do not have them touch the glass. If someone inadvertently touches the glass, the glass must be cleaned with disinfectant before the next worker. Screen the worker by holding the temperature probe approximately 5cm – 15cmb from theworker’s forehead for best results. (Verify manufacturer recommendations). (In the event of an accidental contact with an employee during testing, use an alcohol swab or wipe to disinfect scanner tip).

If the worker’s temperature reads less than 100.4, then they can enter the jobsite.

If the worker’s temperature is 100.4 or greater, the worker shall be asked to stand to the side while you contact the BC Team Leader. He/She will document the worker’s information and providefurther instructions.

Note: If you read a non-elevated temperature but the worker is clearly showing other signs of illness including cough, congestion, difficulty breathing, etc., refer them to the BC Team Leader.

CalibrationCalibrate the thermometer daily using the manufacturer guidance or if none is specified, one of the following two ways:

1) Take the temperature of one or two normal persons without fever. Then, establish a baseline (norm) at an established distance away from the target – forehead, i.e. 1ft, 3ft, 6ft. For example, if the thermometer of the same person reads 97.5 F and you scan the forehead at a distance of 6ft away and your reading is 92.5 F, then you have a +/- 5 F degree differential. This is your calibrated norm. Note: Very important to calibrate in the environment you will be scanning.

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2) Prior to beginning, scan 3-5 people who do not have a fever and determine the average surface temperature of those individuals. This establishes a baseline reading (the norm). As individuals are scanned, look for outliers.

BC Team Leader Name ____________________ Phone Number: __________________________Alternative BC Contact Name __________________ Phone Number: ________________________

Temperature Screener Protocol

As the temperature screener, you are responsible for obtaining temperature readings and alerting the BC Screening Team Leader of any elevated temperatures. You must be trained on your task, safety precautions, and PPE usage prior to starting to screen workers.

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El EPP requerido para el examinador incluye una máscara quirúrgica, una careta y guantes. Si el examinador es ubicado detrás de un protector de plexiglás, el protector facial no es necesario.

Los guantes deben cambiarse regularmente, cuando entren en contacto con algo, además de la pistola de temperatura u otra persona.

Los trabajadores deberán acercarse al vidrio pero no deben tocarlo. Si alguien sin darse cuenta toca el vidrio, el vidrio debe limpiarse con desinfectante antes del próximo trabajador. La evaluacion al trabajador mientras se sosteniendo la sonda de temperatura aproximadamente a 5 cm - 15 cm del frente del trabajador para mejores resultados. (Verifique las recomendaciones del fabricante). (En caso de un contacto accidental con un empleado durante la prueba, use una toallita con alcohol o una toallita para desinfectar la punta del escáner).

Si la temperatura del trabajador es inferior a 100.4, puede ingresar al sitio de trabajo.

Si la temperatura del trabajador es de 100.4 o más, se le pedirá al trabajador que se pare a un lado,mientras se contacta al Líder del Equipo BC El o Ella, documentarán la información del trabajador y proporcionaran más instrucciones.

Nota: Si lee una temperatura no elevada pero el trabajador muestra claramente otros signos de enfermedad incluyendo tos, congestión, dificultad para respirar, etc; remítalos al Líder del equipo de BC.

CalibraciónCalibre el termómetro diariamente usando la guía del fabricante o, si no se especifica ninguno, use de la siguiente forma.

1) Tome la temperatura de una o dos personas sin fiebre. Luego, establezca una línea de base (normal) a una distancia establecida del objetivo: frente, es decir, 1 pie, 3 pies, 6 pies. Por ejemplo, si el termómetro de la misma persona lee 97.5 F y se escanea la frente a una distancia de 6 pies de distancia y su lectura es 92.5 F, entonces tiene un diferencial de +/- 5 F grados. Esta es su normal calibrada. Nota: Muy importante para calibrar en el entorno que se va escanear.

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2) Antes de comenzar, escanee de 3 a 5 personas que no tienen fiebre y determine la superficie promedio de temperatura de esos individuos. Esto establece una lectura de referencia (la normal). Como los individuos son escaneados, busque valores atípicos.

Nombre del líder del equipo de BC ____________________ Número de teléfono: __________________Nombre de contacto alternativo de BC __________________ Número de teléfono: _________________

Procedimiento de detección de temperature

Como evaluador de temperatura, usted es responsable de obtener lecturas de temperatura y alertas al líder del equipo de detección de BC, de cualquier temperatura elevada. Debes estar entrenado en tu trabajo, precauciones de seguridad y uso de EPP antes de comenzar a examinar a los trabajadores.

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