Covid 19 Safety Plan


  1. 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

Everyone should

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.

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.

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:

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:

Type of mask requirement- At minimum, a 3-layer mask is to be worn, under the recommendation of Health Canada. The mask should:

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.