COVID-19 Safety Plans for the locations managed by the Cattaraugus County Attorney's Office.
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Facility / Location Name: Little Valley
Address of Facility
303 Court Street, Little Valley , New York. 14755, United States
People
Physical Distancing
- Provide COVID-19 training as assigned by Human Resources. Yes
- Ensure 6 ft. distance between personnel, unless safety or core function of the work activity requires a shorter distance. Any time personnel are less than 6 ft. apart from one another, personnel must wear acceptable face coverings. Yes
- Tightly confined spaces will be occupied by only one individual at a time, unless all occupants are wearing face coverings. Yes
- Post social distancing markers using tape or signs that denote 6 ft. of spacing in commonly used and other applicable areas on the site. Yes
- When distancing is not feasible between work stations or spaces, personnel must wear face coverings. Yes
- Encourage social distancing through telework and flexible scheduling when feasible. Yes
Describe how you will meet the criteria above
All employees will be provided with the information to complete the training as assigned by Human Resources through Target Solutions. Each employee will sign a sheet posted in the office acknowledging that the training has been completed.
Each employee has his or her own office space that is separate and more than six feet in distance apart.
Each employee has been provided with a face covering and is expected to wear it when unable to maintain social distance.
The office has capability to allow staff to remote work from home as needed.
Protect Personnel
Protect personnel at high risk for severe illness through telework, or minimizing contact with the public and other employees when able. Yes
Limit In-Person Gatherings
Limit in-person gatherings (e.g. interviews) as much as possible and use tele- or video-conferencing whenever possible. Essential in-person gatherings (e.g. meetings) should be held in open, well-ventilated spaces with appropriate social distancing among participants. Yes
Describe how you will meet the criteria above
The office has been set up with Webex capability and will utilize the software for meetings as needed.
The office has limited contact with the public but will accommodate any employee that is considered high risk by allowing the employee to work from home as needed.
Remote Work-From-Home
Identify those employees that can remote work-from-home. Yes
What types of positions may do remote work-from-home?
- Attorneys
- Paralegal
- Paralegal Assistant
- Secretaries
Designated Areas at this Location
Establish designated areas for pick-ups, deliveries, and the public, limiting contact to the extent possible. Yes
Identify the designated areas within this location. N/A
Places
Physical Space Modifications
Please provide in detail any physical space modifications that are proposed to achieve social distancing requirements. These modifications can include, but not limited to rearranging offices, adding physical barriers, etc.
Agree to discuss space modifications with Public Works / Building Maintenance. Yes
Describe in detail the modifications that are proposed & possible costs associated, if known
No rearranging is necessary.
All staff have separate office space
Protective Equipment
Employers must provide employees with an acceptable face covering at no-cost to the employee and have an adequate supply of coverings in case of replacement. Yes
Face coverings must be cleaned or replaced after use or when damaged or soiled, may not be shared, and should be properly stored or discarded. Yes
Limit the sharing of objects and discourage touching of shared surfaces; or, when in contact with shared objects or frequently touched areas, wear gloves (trade-appropriate or medical); or, sanitize or wash hands before and after contact. Yes
Detailed Summary Options
Detailed Summary of Personal Protective Equipment
Each employee has been provided with a cloth face covering and have been advised of the proper cleaning protocol
Hygiene and Cleaning
Adhere to hygiene and sanitation requirements from the CDC and NYS Dept. of Health. Yes
Provide and maintain hand hygiene stations for personnel, including handwashing with soap, water, and paper towels, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing 60% or more alcohol for areas where handwashing is not feasible. Yes
Conduct regular cleaning and disinfection at least after every shift, daily, or more frequently as needed, and frequent cleaning and disinfection of shared objects (e.g. tools, machinery) and surfaces, as well as high transit areas, such as restrooms and common areas, must be completed. Yes
Detailed Summary Options
Detailed Summary of Hygiene and Cleaning
Each employee has been provided with disinfecting wipes to use on keyboards and high touch office surfaces daily. Additionally, DPW maintenance continues to clean the offices at least twice daily by disinfecting the high touch surfaces such as light switches, door knobs, and restrooms.
Communication
Post signage throughout the site to remind personnel to adhere to proper hygiene, social distancing rules, appropriate use of PPE, and cleaning and disinfecting protocols. Yes
Establish a communication method for employees, visitors, and customers with a consistent means to provide updated information. Yes
If a worker tests positive for COVID-19, department head must immediately notify the County Health Departments and cooperate with contact tracing efforts, including notification of potential contacts, such as workers or visitors who had close contact with the individual, while maintaining confidentiality required by state and federal law and regulations. Yes
Detailed Summary Options
Detailed Summary of Communication Guidelines
Each employee will be provided with the information on the CDC website and that information will be posted in the office.
Process
Screening
All employees shall self-monitor and check his or her temperature every 12 hours whether at work or at home. Yes
All employees shall also undergo a pre-shift temperature screening when reporting to work at the beginning of each shift. Yes
All employees shall report at the beginning of each shift to a central designated point of entry which shall be determined by the County Administrator. Yes
For employees that do not report to a physical building and instead travel from home to places in the community, each shall perform a pre-shift temperature screening before each shift. Leaving the home and reporting to your work site is the equivalent of your attestation that you are without a fever. Yes
Symptom Screening
If you have any of the following symptoms, staff shall not enter the workplace and shall contact his or her supervisor and refer the employee to contact the EOC nurse. Yes
Where is the designated point of entry for this/each location within your department?
The designated point of entry is the main entrance to the Little Valley Building.
How will you implement the pre-shift temperature screening and symptom screening at each location in accordance with Directive 11-2020?
Each employee has been provided with a copy of Directive 11-2020. If any employee has apparent symptoms, that employee will be asked to leave and contact the EOC nurse.
Facility / Location Name: Olean
Address of Facility
One Leo Moss Drive, Olean, New York. 14760, United States
People
Physical Distancing
- Provide COVID-19 training as assigned by Human Resources. Yes
- Ensure 6 ft. distance between personnel, unless safety or core function of the work activity requires a shorter distance. Any time personnel are less than 6 ft. apart from one another, personnel must wear acceptable face coverings. Yes
- Tightly confined spaces will be occupied by only one individual at a time, unless all occupants are wearing face coverings. Yes
- Post social distancing markers using tape or signs that denote 6 ft. of spacing in commonly used and other applicable areas on the site. Yes
- When distancing is not feasible between work stations or spaces, personnel must wear face coverings. Yes
- Encourage social distancing through telework and flexible scheduling when feasible. Yes
Describe how you will meet the criteria above
All employees will be provided with the information to complete the training as assigned by Human Resources through Target Solutions. Each employee will sign a sheet posted in the office acknowledging that the training has been completed.
Each attorney has his or her own office. Two support staff have space more than six feet apart, one between a wall and a cubical and the other is a larger cubical.
The office has capability to allow staff to remote work from home as needed taking into account confidentiality requirements.
Protect Personnel
Protect personnel at high risk for severe illness through telework, or minimizing contact with the public and other employees when able. Yes
Limit In-Person Gatherings
Limit in-person gatherings (e.g. interviews) as much as possible and use tele- or video-conferencing whenever possible. Essential in-person gatherings (e.g. meetings) should be held in open, well-ventilated spaces with appropriate social distancing among participants. Yes
Describe how you will meet the criteria above
The office has been set up with Webex capability and will utilize the software for meetings as needed.
The office has limited to no contact with the public but will accommodate any employee that is considered high risk by allowing the employee to work from home as needed in consultation with the Commissioner of DSS, as these employees are entirely devoted to the DSS work.
Remote Work-From-Home
Identify those employees that can remote work-from-home. Yes
What types of positions may do remote work-from-home?
- Attorneys
- Paralegal Assistant
- Secretary
Designated Areas at this Location
Establish designated areas for pick-ups, deliveries, and the public, limiting contact to the extent possible. Yes
Identify the designated areas within this location. N/A
Additional Comments
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Places
Physical Space Modifications
Please provide in detail any physical space modifications that are proposed to achieve social distancing requirements. These modifications can include, but not limited to rearranging offices, adding physical barriers, etc.
Agree to discuss space modifications with Public Works / Building Maintenance. Yes
Describe in detail the modifications that are proposed & possible costs associated, if known
No rearranging is necessary after consulting with the Commissioner of DSS.
All staff have sufficient office space.
Protective Equipment
Employers must provide employees with an acceptable face covering at no-cost to the employee and have an adequate supply of coverings in case of replacement. Yes
Face coverings must be cleaned or replaced after use or when damaged or soiled, may not be shared, and should be properly stored or discarded. Yes
Limit the sharing of objects and discourage touching of shared surfaces; or, when in contact with shared objects or frequently touched areas, wear gloves (trade-appropriate or medical); or, sanitize or wash hands before and after contact. Yes
Detailed Summary Options
Detailed Summary of Personal Protective Equipment
Each employee has been provided with a cloth face covering and have been advised of the proper cleaning protocol.
Hygiene and Cleaning
Adhere to hygiene and sanitation requirements from the CDC and NYS Dept. of Health. Yes
Provide and maintain hand hygiene stations for personnel, including handwashing with soap, water, and paper towels, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing 60% or more alcohol for areas where handwashing is not feasible. Yes
Conduct regular cleaning and disinfection at least after every shift, daily, or more frequently as needed, and frequent cleaning and disinfection of shared objects (e.g. tools, machinery) and surfaces, as well as high transit areas, such as restrooms and common areas, must be completed. Yes
Detailed Summary Options
Detailed Summary of Hygiene and Cleaning
Each employee has been provided with disinfecting wipes to use on keyboards and high touch office surfaces daily.
Additionally, maintenance continues to clean the overall office areas at least twice daily by disinfecting the high touch surfaces such as light switches, door knobs, and restrooms.
Communication
Post signage throughout the site to remind personnel to adhere to proper hygiene, social distancing rules, appropriate use of PPE, and cleaning and disinfecting protocols. Yes
Establish a communication method for employees, visitors, and customers with a consistent means to provide updated information. Yes
If a worker tests positive for COVID-19, department head must immediately notify the County Health Departments and cooperate with contact tracing efforts, including notification of potential contacts, such as workers or visitors who had close contact with the individual, while maintaining confidentiality required by state and federal law and regulations. Yes
Detailed Summary Options
Detailed Summary of Communication Guidelines
Each employee will be provided with the information on the CDC website and that information will be posted in the office.
Process
Screening
All employees shall self-monitor and check his or her temperature every 12 hours whether at work or at home. Yes
All employees shall also undergo a pre-shift temperature screening when reporting to work at the beginning of each shift. Yes
All employees shall report at the beginning of each shift to a central designated point of entry which shall be determined by the County Administrator. Yes
For employees that do not report to a physical building and instead travel from home to places in the community, each shall perform a pre-shift temperature screening before each shift. Leaving the home and reporting to your work site is the equivalent of your attestation that you are without a fever. Yes
Symptom Screening
If you have any of the following symptoms, staff shall not enter the workplace and shall contact his or her supervisor and refer the employee to contact the EOC nurse. Yes
Where is the designated point of entry for this/each location within your department?
The designated point of entry is the main entrance at the Olean building.
How will you implement the pre-shift temperature screening and symptom screening at each location in accordance with Directive 11-2020?
Each employee has been provided with a copy of Directive 11-2020. If any employee has apparent symptoms, that employee will be asked to leave and contact the EOC nurse. The Supervising DSS attorney or the Assistant County Attorney will be responsible for monitoring this implementation in the Olean office.