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COVID‐19 Illness Prevention Guideline 7/21/2020

Issued by California Trucking Association and Created by PCS Safety (866‐413‐4103) 1

COVID-19 ILLNESS

PREVENTION TRAINING

ISSUED BY CALIFORNIA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION AND CREATED BY PCS SAFETY INC (866-413-4103)

BACKGROUNDAs part of the Governors plan to gradually reopen the state, CAL/OSHA issued industry-specific guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Recently, the Governor has convened a task force to help enforce these state recommendations for businesses. This guide was developed specifically for the trucking industry to help companies comply with the CAL/OSHA recommendations for the transportation sector.


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Disclaimer

• Some of the information contained in this document may not be applicable to many businesses.We therefore recommend that before implementing any of these practices, you consult with outside legal counsel as appropriate, on the legality, applicability, and potential efficacy of this information in your company.

• California Trucking Association and PCS bears no responsibility for any circumstances arising out of or related to the adoption, or decision not to adopt, any of the practices or procedures contained in this presentation.

• This COVID-19 Illness Prevention Training provides general recommendations for trucking facilities and is based on the COVID-19 ILLNESS PREVENTION GUIDE. Because there may be circumstances unique to a location, there may be some cases in which a facility must adapt the recommendations of this document to address that facility’s specific requirements. Such exceptions must be defined by each company and authorized by their management.

• Facilities must always comply with all applicable laws, and if there is a conflict between this guidancedocument and the applicable law, the facility must follow the law.

Issued by California Trucking Association and Created by PCS Safety Inc (866-413-4103)

Latest CDC Recommendations


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Stay home when you are sick

When you cough or sneeze, cover with your elbow



Clean and disinfect shared objects and surfaces often

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Coronavirus can remain active for days


The tiny micro-droplets, smaller than droplets, float in the air long after someone sneezes, coughs, exhales, or even talks.

UPS, USPS, the CDC, and the WHO agree that mail and packages are very low risk.There have been no known cases from imported goods.

Containers and hard surfaces such as countertops, plastics and switch plates provide a3-day haven for the virus.

Up to 3 Hours as Aerosol Up to 1 Day on Cardboard Up to 3 Days on Plastics

Source: Chicago Tribune / National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases study based onNEJM Aerosol and Surface Stability of SARS-CoV-2 vs. SARS-CoV-1

WORK SITE SPECIFIC PLANTHIS SECTION OF THE TRAINING PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONSON THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS. THE GOAL OF THESE SAFETYACTIVITIES IS TO ASSIST IN LIMITING THE EXPOSURE AND SPREADOF COVID-19 IN THE WORKPLACE.


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Facility Entry Procedures

Provide temperature and/or symptom screenings for allworkers at the beginning of their shift.

Provide temperature and/or symptom screenings for anyvendors, contractors, or other workers entering the facility.o Screeners must be trained to avoid close contact. Everyone must wear a

face covering for the screening.o Anyone with a temperature of 100.4F or higher will be excused to see a

doctor or to go home.o Employees who handle commonly touched items or assist with the

temperature screening process shall be provided latex gloves.

Any employee who is screened at work or self-screened athome and has a temperature of 100.4F or more must stayhome or will be sent home/to doctor.

Face coverings must be worn whenever an employee is in avehicle for work-related travel and with others in the samevehicle.

Everyone Must Sign-in And Have Their Temperature Recorded


Physical Distancing Procedures

The use of physical markings (e.g., floor markings, colored tape, or signs to indicate to where workers should stand) shall be instituted to indicate where employees may stand and maintain 6-feet of distance from the closest person

Breakroom tables and chairs shall be marked to demonstrate the safe seating distance and arrangement.

Outdoor break areas will be fitted with shade covers and seats 6-feet apart.

Employees will be discouraged from congregating on the dock, in the office, or break areas and high traffic areas.

Stagger employee breaks, in compliance with wage and hour regulations, to maintain physical distancing protocols.


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Disinfecting Control Plan

Do not share pens, electronic devices, desks, or workstations.If a desk or workstation is shared, make sure it is routinelydisinfected throughout the day.

Disinfect pens daily.o Have a cup of ‘clean’ and a cup of ‘dirty’ pens. Clean ones placed in dirty

cup after use and dirty ones get sanitized as needed or daily.

Identify the high frequency areas and create a schedule andassign departments to be responsible for disinfecting locations.

A sample list includes, but is not limited to:o Water dispensers and handles, door handles, and conference room chairs

and tables.o The control handles/levers on all stationary equipment and mobile

equipment (i.e., forklifts).o Hand washing or the use of hand sanitizer shall be used between the

sharing of equipment, such as time clocks and forklifts.


1. Start and End of Shift: Each worker to wipe down all of their “touch” work surfaces with a fresh solution of 10% chlorine bleach (mix daily) or EPA-approved disinfectant (List “N” for Use Against SARS-CoV-2). Wear splash protection.

2. At the End of Each Work Day: Wipe down workstations, computer monitors, keyboards, desk phones, breakrooms, lunch areas, handrails, door handles, light switches, and doors. Mop the floors, clean the bathrooms, toilets, and breakrooms. Clean the surfaces in the cabs of all vehicles.

3. Prop all non-fire doors open, to facilitate cleaning. Place hand sanitizer stations near doors that require touching.

Routine Cleaning

Source: LA County Department of Public Health 4/13/20


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Recommended Cleaning Frequency

Work Area and Content Method Frequency

Shared tools in workspace Hand sprayer or wipes Minimum, end of each shift

Desk and conference rooms tables/chairs Hand sprayer or wipes Minimum, end of each shift

Conveyor belts; employee interface areas Hand sprayer Minimum, end of each shift

Moveable trays or containers; all handles and touch points Hand sprayerBased on use; 1x/shift if contacted by 1 person only; otherwise, between users

Doors, windows, handles, faucets, sinks, and bathrooms Hand sprayer or wipes At least 4/day

Workspace phones, tools, and other common surfaces Hand sprayer3+ times per shift, and afterall breaks and meals

Vending machines; pay, selection and vending surfaces Hand sprayer Daily

Forklifts and industrial vehicles; doors and controls Hand sprayer After each use

All floors and walls; where frequently touched Mop Mop all hard surfaces daily

Disinfection Frequency; use hospital grade disinfectant or 10% bleach solution


DOCK CONTROL METHODS

Inspect packages to identify possible contamination

The proper disinfecting of door handles of trailers and vehicles.

Do not handle cargo documents with bare hands


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DELIVERY CONTROL METHODS

Self screening / temperature check per CDC

The proper disinfecting of delivery vehicles at the end of each shift to include steering wheel, gear shifter, signaling levers

Dispatch providing drivers with a list of locations where drivers can stop to use restrooms


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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Face masks / basic coverings are now required when in the presence of others

Gloves are not recommended except those who disinfect common surfaces

Touching your face with contaminated hands, gloved or not, greatly raises your risk for illness


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TYPES OF MASKS


“Comfort Mask or Dust Mask”• Protects others from your air• Not designed or tested to meet

any performance specification• Has only 1 head strap• No ID marking stamps

“Face or Surgical Mask”• Protects others from your air• Prevents mucous from coughs• from entering the environment• No informational markings• 2-ply or 3-ply

N95 Particulate Respirator• Protects others from your air• Filters particulates from the air• but REQUIRES fit testing• 2 head straps and a nose clip• Stamped with lot # traceability

1 Strap Only

2 Straps

Warning Graphic and Lot #

Source: Various manufacturer’s technical specs for proper use and fitment

EMPLOYEE TRAINING


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SELF-SCREENING


At home, employees with a temperature of 100.4F or more must stay home and are recommended to contact their medical professional.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19


• Pain in the chest• Confusion• Bluish lips or face• Constant cough• Headache• Shortness of breath• Fever• Chills• Muscle pain• Sore throat• Loss of taste or smell• Or if you or someone you live with has been

diagnosed with COVID-19

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PROPER HAND WASHING


Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is especiallyimportant after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and beforeeating or preparing food.

Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizerwith at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol when you cannot get to a sink or handwashingstation, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.

Soap and water are the best option, especially if hands are visibly dirty. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING


• Limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. • To practice physical distancing stay at least 6-feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.• Keeping this space between you and others is one of the best tools we have to avoid being

exposed to this virus and slowing its spread locally and across the country and world. • In our industry, it is vitally important that we take actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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FACE COVERS


Face coverings do not protect the wearer and are not personal protective equipment (PPE).Face coverings can help protect people near the wearer, but do not replace the need forphysical distancing and frequent handwashing.

WEAR YOUR FACE COVERING


Wash your hands before putting on your face covering. Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face. Make sure you can breathe easily. Wash or sanitize hands before and after using or adjusting face coverings.

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HELPING PROTECT OTHERS


Wear a face covering to help protect others in case you are infected but don’t havesymptoms.

Keep the covering on your face the entire time you are in public. Don’t put the covering around your neck or up on your forehead. Don’t touch the face covering, and, if you do, clean your hands.

EVERYDAY HEALTH HABITS


Stay at least 6-feet away from others. Avoid contact with people who are sick. Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds each time. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

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Take Off Your Cloth Face Covering Carefully-When You Are Home


Untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops. Handle only by the ear loops or ties. Fold outside corners together. Place covering in the washing machine - face coverings should be washed after each shift. Wash your hands with soap and water.

Questions?Contact us

California Trucking Association – (916) 373-3500

PCS Safety – (866) 413-4103


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