The health and safety of our clients and our team is paramount. In order to minimize the risk of exposure these Covid-19 protective measures are mandatory on all Ability job sites. These procedures apply to all Ability employees and any Trade Partners that are working on an Ability project. These guidelines are straight from the CDC.
WORK AREA PROTECTION
- A confined work area is to be created whenever possible. This area will be isolated by using temporary plastic barrier walls. The plastic is to be taped on all sides, top and bottom, and a zippered dust door is to be installed for entry.
- Air filters are to be taped over any air registers and or vents within the work area.
- Canvas runners are to be used to create a path through non-isolated areas of the home.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
- Coughs and sneezes are to be covered.
- All Ability employees are to either use hand disinfectant in front of the homeowner or wear latex gloves when entering the home.
- Social distancing is to be practiced. This requires maintaining at least 6 feet of distance between each worker. If this is not practical, appropriate personal protective equipment, gloves, masks, etc. should be worn. This equipment should be disinfected regularly.
CLEANING/ DISINFECTING
- Any frequently used tools, equipment, or frequently touched surfaces are to be cleaned and disinfected regularly during the workday.
- Thorough cleaning of all surfaces is to be done before leaving the worksite each day.
- Dispose of cleaning rags after each use.
- There is to be no eating on the job site. Lunch, snacks, etc. should be consumed outside away from the site or in your truck.
- If multiple team members are sharing the same tools they are to be wiped down with disinfectant spray daily and between users.
MISCELLANEOUS/ OVERALL
- The size of any groups should be kept to a minimum. No more than 10 people assuming there is adequate space for proper social distancing.
- Portable toilet facilities will be provided on all jobs where feasible and supplied with hand sanitizer.
- These required Protective Measures are to be posted on every job site.
- Production team meetings and safety talks will be conducted weekly at a minimum.
- These Protective Measures will be shared with all trade partners to be permitted on an Ability project, they will have to agree to and sign off on these Protective Measures.
These Covid-19 protective measures are not ideas or concepts, they are policy. Any deviation has consequences that include termination of employment. Again- the health and safety of our clients and of our team is paramount. Thank you for your commitment.
Read Ability’s Response to Covid-19