Cambridge Aerial Works Ltd.
Covid19 Policy.
Policy brief & purpose
This company policy includes the measures we are actively taking to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. These rules must be followed diligently, to sustain a healthy and safe workplace in this unique environment. It’s important that we all respond responsibly and transparently to these health precautions. We assure you that we will always treat your private health and personal data with high confidentiality and sensitivity.
This coronavirus (COVID-19) policy is susceptible to changes with the introduction of additional governmental guidelines. If so, we will update you as soon as possible by email.
Scope
This coronavirus policy applies to all of our employees who physically work in our office and out on site. We strongly recommend to our remote working personnel to read through this action plan as well, to ensure we collectively and uniformly respond to this challenge.
Policy elements
The actions employees must take to protect themselves and their co-workers from a potential coronavirus infection.
Sick leave arrangements:
- If you have cold symptoms, such as cough/sneezing/fever, or feel poorly, request sick leave or work from home.
- If you have a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, you can return to the office only after you’ve fully recovered, with a doctor’s note confirming your recovery.
Work from home requests:
- If you are feeling ill, but you are able to work, you can request to work from home.
- If you have recently returned from areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases we’ll ask you to work from home for 14 calendar days, and return to the office only if you are fully asymptomatic. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
- If you’ve been in close contact with someone infected by COVID-19, with high chances of being infected yourself, request work from home. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
- If you’re a parent and you have to stay at home with your children, request work from home. Follow up with the Managing Director to make arrangements and set expectations.
• If you need to provide care to a family member infected by COVID-19, request work from home. You’ll only be permitted to return to the office 14 calendar days after your family member has fully recovered, provided that you’re asymptomatic or you have a doctor’s note confirming you don’t have the virus. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
Traveling/commuting measures:
- All work trips and events– will be cancelled/postponed until further notice.
- In-person meetings should be done virtually where possible, especially with non-
company parties.
- If you normally commute to the office by public transportation and do not have
other alternatives, you can request to work from home as a precaution.
- If you are planning to travel voluntarily to a high-risk country with increased
COVID-19 cases, we’ll ask you to work from home for 14 calendar days. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
- All business travel should be by car to avoid unnecessary contact with people.
General hygiene rules:
- Wash your hands at regular intervals during the day especially after using the toilet, before eating, and if you cough/sneeze into your hands (follow the 20- second hand-washing rule). You can also use the sanitizers you’ll find around the office.
- Cough/sneeze into your sleeve, preferably into your elbow. If you use a tissue, discard it properly and clean/sanitize your hands immediately.
- Open the windows regularly to ensure open ventilation.
- Avoid touching your face, particularly eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands to
prevent from getting infected.
- If you find yourself coughing/sneezing on a regular basis, avoid close physical
contact with your coworkers and take extra precautionary measures (such as
requesting sick leave).
- When working on site always maintain the two meter rule.
- When meeting with customers or their representatives minimise contact time,
maintain the two meter rule and ideally meet outside in the open air.
Harry Tincknell
Managing Director Cambridge Aerial Works Ltd
28th April 2020