- General Guidance
Symptoms
People with Covid-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported-ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Any team member who is experiencing these symptoms must not report to work and must contact our Head Office immediately by calling 250-860-2252.
All team members must complete a symptom screening before or upon reporting to work.
Symptoms may appear after 2 — 14 days. Symptoms of Covid-19 may include the following:
Fever or chills cough, fatigue, headache, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea
How Covid-19 Spreads
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Everyone should
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after your have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. You should wash your hands frequently throughout your work shift. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Stay at least six (6) feet (about two (2) arms length) from other people.
- Do not gather in groups
- Wear face masks or cloth face coverings at all times while at work. The cloth face mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. If you do not have a face mask or cloth covering, speak to your manager about obtaining one.
- The face mask or cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing and frequent handwashing.
- Remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.
When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention
Look for emergency warning signs for Covid-19. If someone is showing any signs of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately.
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility. Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who is experiencing warning signs for Covid-19
Cleaning & Sanitizing Protocol-General
Training and necessary materials in place to perform enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
- Continuation of standard daily cleaning protocols
- Enhanced daily cleaning protocols, including the cleaning/disinfecting of the following areas three (3) times daily
- high touch surfaces in common areas
- elevator button panels, doors and railing
- stair handrails and doorknobs
- Cleaning/disinfecting of public washrooms, if any, twice daily
- Cleaning/disinfecting of all meeting room high-touch surfaces, such as tables, chair arms, remote controls, conference call units and doorknobs before and after each scheduled meeting.
- Readily available supply of refillable disinfectant spray bottles, paper towels, and refillable bottles of hand sanitizer for each office suite or department area; supplies are replenished as required.
- Instructions to building occupants on how to disinfect regularly touched surfaces with
Communication and Training
The health and safety of those working at the properties owned by the Jabs Group of Companies remains our number one priority. The following steps have been taken to address and communicate Covid-19 health and safety concerns in the workplace:
- Regular communication updates to all employees in respect of the pandemic response and any changes to necessary steps or action required through Head Office
- A regularly updated Covid-19 internet page containing information, resources and supports.
- Department specific safety plans unique to each area and their specific requirements.
- Any workplace safety or health concerns communicated to the Head Office
- Posing of signage outside the main doors and in high traffic areas throughout the residential buildings indicating physical distancing protocols.
- Posting of signage outside the main doors and in high traffic areas throughout the residential buildings indicating physical distancing protocols
- Posting of signage on proper hand hygiene techniques, proper respiratory etiquette
Monitoring the Plan and Updating as Necessary
The Jabs Group of Companies will continue to refine and update the Plan and all related policies and procedures and in response to the advice of provincial health experts.
Resources
Work Safe BC
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/checklist/covid-19-safety-plan
Office of the Provincial Health Officer
https:www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-healthofficer/current-health-topics/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
Jabs Group of Companies Mandatory Mask Policy
In response to the Public Health Office orders, a mandatory mask policy is now in effect at Jabs Group of Companies. A mask will now be required in the workplace, where physical distancing is not possible.
Masks will be required to be worn by all workers in the following areas:
- Lunch room (when not eating or drinking)
- Break rooms
- Kitchen
- Elevators
- Hallways
- Washrooms
- Reception, and
- Any other area where physical distancing is not possible
Type of mask requirement- At minimum, a 3-layer mask is to be worn, under the recommendation of Health Canada. The mask should:
- be made of at least 3 layers
- 2 layers should be tightly woven material fabric, such as cotton or linen
- the third (middle) layer should be a filter type fabric, such as non-woven polypropylene fabric
- be large enough to completely and comfortably cover the nose, mouth and chin without gaping
Home made/self purchased masks are also acceptable to be worn in the workplace, following the above guidelines are met.
This policy does not replace information pertaining to the use of respirators in the workplace for specific tasks. Follow company Respiratory Protection Program, to determine the type of respirator required for the task. Contact your supervisor if you have any questions.
Exemption: Workers who cannot put on or remove a mask on their own are exempt. Workers who are hearing impaired or require lip-reading to communicate will be accommodated accordingly.