When we started to think about what our new normal would be, we asked our risk mitigation and safety team to do a thorough review of our plant and procedures. After their review, they put together a comprehensive set of policies and physical changes that would need to be made to protect our team, our customers, and our visitors. We are proud of the incredible work that they did to produce our Work Safe Playbook.
The Playbook was distributed to everyone before we returned to work on May 18. It was put together using all the latest WHO, CDC and OSHA guidelines available, along with insights from government, business and other manufacturers. It includes guidelines for health and safety procedures, cross-functional teamwork, operating discipline and training.
The Playbook was distributed for both personal use and to communicate our expectations. Everyone is expected to read, understand and abide by the policies, guidelines and practices within it. As changes occur, the Playbook will be updated. Each individual is responsible for making sure their copy of the Playbook is up to date.
We’re sharing our Playbook with you and invite you to share with us the insights and practices you have put to use during the past weeks.
Playbook Highlights:
The Playbook outlines some of the physical changes created before we returned to work. We installed additional hand sanitizing dispensers throughout the work environment and instituted a schedule to frequently clean often-touched surfaces.
New signs are placed throughout the building, reminding everyone of the proper preventative measures we all must take.
To promote physical distancing, 6-foot intervals have been marked off on the floor and we have identified personnel limits for each area to minimize crowding.
We managed shift changes and staggered breaks to promote physical distancing and to allow us to thoroughly disinfect common areas in between usages.
On-site health screening and protocols were put into place, including requiring a temperature check and answering a safety questionnaire before each entrance into our facility.
Information and training regarding physical distancing, personal hygiene and self-health assessments were also included.
We are leading Playbook discussions and every discussion at Total Door Systems with our Rules of Engagement. This is particularly vital for ensuring dignity and respect for everyone on our team during hard conversations. We can do hard things, and do them easier, when we are all working together.
If you’d like a copy of the entire Playbook, email Candace Kitchen at candace@totaldoor.com.
