County Department COVID-19 Re-Opening Safety Plan for the Catt. County Dept. of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism(EDPT) in Little Valley, NY.
Reference Note
This was started from the County Department Reopening Safety Plan form submission #33 (ID: 2908) County Center on 2020-05-28.
Department Information:
Economic Development, Planning & Touris
Facility / Location Name:
County Center (Little Valley)
Address of Facility:
303 Court Street, Second Floor, 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
Each employee has his or her own office space or is separated by more than six feet in distance apart.
When unable to maintain social distance each employee has been provided with a face covering.
The EDPT office has capability to allow staff to work from home if needed.
Telework
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
Office personnel are checked upon arrival at County Center for symptoms and temperature.
We are reviewing new ways to work from anywhere.
We use web conferencing when possible.
Anyone coming into the office has to do so by appointment. We require that they login and that they meet in the EDPT Conference room.
Remote Work
Identify those employees that can remote work-from-home Yes
What types of positions may do remote work-from-home?
Will determine on a case-by-case basis.
Designated Areas
Establish designated areas for pick-ups, deliveries, and the public, limiting contact to the extent possible. Yes
Identify the designated areas within this location
Deliveries are to be dropped off at the Tourism Office and stored in the EDPT Reception office.
For larger shipments, they are to be received at the Receiving bay in Maintenance.
Additional Comments
Provide a detailed summary of how you will implement and comply with the social distancing guidelines listed above for your department.
We will be placing directional signage and marking tape on the floor.
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
The only possible modification would be a plexiglass shield for Secretary, but not necessary to obtain distancing.
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
Face coverings have been provided for all employees with the understanding that each employee is responsible for the maintenance of their own masks.
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
Every morning, as employees setup their workspace they will clean touch points on their desk as well as their light switch and doorknob.
In our common area with the coffee pot we will have paper towels to handle the coffee pot and other handles.
The EDPT Conference room's table, chairs, keyboard, and etc. is cleaned daily.
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
We will post current protocol signage, with revision date, to communicate to visitors the EDPT office procedures.
We will be posting CDC guidance and website information.
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?
Allowable entrance into the County Center.
How will you implement the pre-shift temperature screening and symptom screening at each location in accordance with Directive 11-2020?
It is understood by each employee as they punch in they are affirming that they don't have any of the symptoms and have met pre-screening requirements.