COVID-19 Safety Plan

Introduction

CertaPro Painters of Central Bucks (hereinafter “Company”) takes the health and safety of our employees very seriously. With the spread of the coronavirus or “COVID-19,” a respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV- 2 virus, the Company must remain vigilant in mitigating the outbreak. The Company is a proud part of the construction industry, which many have deemed “essential” during this Declared National Emergency. In order to be safe and maintain operations, we have developed this COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan to be implemented, to the extent feasible and appropriate, throughout the Company and at all our jobsites. The Company has also identified a team of employees to monitor the related guidance that U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) continue to make available. This Plan is based on information available from the CDC and OSHA at the time of its development and is subject to change based on further information provided by the CDC, OSHA, and other public officials. The Company may also amend this Plan based on operational needs.

Responsibilities of Managers and Supervisors

All managers and supervisors must be familiar with this Plan and be ready to answer questions from employees. Managers and supervisors must always set a good example by following this Plan. This involves practicing good personal hygiene and jobsite safety practices to prevent the spread of the virus. Managers and supervisors must encourage this same behavior from all employees.

Responsibilities of Employees

The Company is asking every one of our employees to help with our prevention efforts while at work. In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at our jobsites, everyone must play their part. As set forth below, the Company has instituted various housekeeping, social distancing, and other best practices at our jobsites. All employees must follow these.

In addition, employees are expected to report to their managers or supervisors if they are experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID- 19, as described below. If you have a specific question about this Plan or COVID-19, please ask your manager or supervisor. If they cannot answer the question, please contact Martin Bahner, President at 215-534-5413.

OSHA and the CDC have provided the following control and preventative guidance for all workers, regardless of exposure risk:

      • Prior to starting work, employees must fill out the CDC symptom questionnaire daily. If any of the answers to the questions indicate a positive symptom, the employee is also required to notify their supervisor and are not allowed to go to work. Self-quarantine until the symptoms are gone. If the symptoms remain and get worse, seek medical attention.
      • Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and running water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol.
      • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
      • Follow appropriate respiratory etiquette, which includes covering for coughs and sneezes.
      • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
      • In addition, employees must familiarize themselves with the symptoms of COVID-19, which include the following:
        • Coughing
        • Fever
        • Shortness of breath
        • Difficulty breathing
        • Early symptoms such as chills, body aches, sore throat, headache, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, and runny nose.

If you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of breath, DO NOT GO TO WORK and call your supervisor and healthcare provider right away.

Likewise, if you come into close contact with someone showing these symptoms, call your supervisor and healthcare provider right away.

Job Site Protective Measures

The Company has instituted the following protective measures at all jobsites.

General Safety Policies and Rules

      • Any employee/contractor/visitor showing symptoms of COVID- 19 will be asked to leave the jobsite and return home immediately.
      • Safety meetings will be by telephone or Microsoft Teams, if possible.
      • If safety meetings are conducted in-person, attendance will be collected verbally and the foreman/superintendent will sign-in each attendee.
      • Employees will be wearing latex gloves to sign attendance tracking on our mobile app.
      • During any in-person safety meetings, avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people and participants must remain at least six (6) feet apart.
      • Employees must avoid physical contact with others and shall direct others (co-workers/contractors/visitors) to increase personal space to at least six (6) feet, where possible.
      • All in-person meetings will be limited. To the extent possible, meetings will be conducted by telephone.
      • Employees will be encouraged to stagger breaks and lunches, if practicable, to reduce the size of any group at any one time to less than ten (10) people.
      • The Company understands that due to the nature of our work, access to running water for hand washing may be impracticable. In these situations, the Company will provide, if available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers and/or wipes.
      • Employees should limit the use of co-workers’ tools and equipment. To the extent tools must be shared, the Company will provide alcohol-based wipes to clean tools before and after use. When cleaning tools and equipment, consult manufacturing recommendations for proper cleaning techniques and restrictions.
      • Employees are encouraged to limit the need for N95 respirator use, by using engineering and work practice controls to minimize dust. Such controls include the use of water delivery and dust collection systems, as well as limiting exposure time.
      • The Company will divide crews/staff into groups of less than 4 per area, where possible, so that projects can continue working effectively in the event that one of the divided teams is required to quarantine.
      • When jobs require more than 4 employees in an area, the Company will divide employees into dedicated shifts, at which point employees will remain with their dedicated shifts for the reminder of the project. If there is a legitimate reason for an employee to change shifts, the Company will have sole discretion in making that alteration.
      • Employees are encouraged to minimize ride-sharing. While in vehicles, employees must ensure adequate ventilation.
      • If practicable, each employee should use/drive the same truck or piece of equipment every shift.
      • In lieu of using a common source of drinking water, such as a cooler, employees should use individual water bottles.