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(updated 07-03-20)

Enhanced Safety Measures | COVID-19

The following safety tabs listed below contain the current safety measures we have in place to protect our customers and employees here at Hot Bricks in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition we also have listed our available PPE rental gear and PPE sale items.

Our safety guidelines have been developed in accordance to the recommendations set by the CDC and in some cases exceed those recommendations whenever we feel needed. Please keep in mind that the following safety guidelines are always subject to change and develop as we move forward.

Workplace

Workplace Safety

  1. Mask and gloves are required on property
  2. Numbers of employees + customers is limited to allow for safe social distancing
  3. Hand sanitizing stations are available at the entrance and throughout the property
  4. Air filtration units have been installed in closed areas of the property.
  5. Breakrooms, offices and other common areas are disinfected frequently throughout the day.
  6. Commonly used areas and surfaces are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day

Employee

Employee Safety

  1. Employees are required to wear a P-100 Mask and safety gloves when on the property.
  2. Employee temperatures are monitored twice a day by using a temporal thermometer and recorded into a Hot Bricks Temperature log.
  3. Employees are required to stay home if they show any signs or symptoms of illness.
  4. Employees are required to maintain social distancing from each other while working.
  5. Employees are required to wash their hands throughout the day
  6. Employees work remotely when practical to minimize any possible social contact between employees.
  7. Employees have been issued their own tools and cleaning equipment.
  8. Employees are required to take breaks in designated areas while maintaining social distancing.
  9. Hand Sanitizer which is effective against COVID-19 is available throughout the property.
  10. Employees who are diagnosed with COVID-19 or show symptoms that could be COVID 19:
    • If an employee shows symptoms the employee may return back to work if the following conditions hold true:
      • 72 Hours has elapsed since they have recovered and have not experienced any COVID-19 symptoms AND,
      • the employee is back to full health AND,
      • 10 days have elapsed since the employee first experienced any COVID-19 like symptoms.

Customer

Customer Safety

  1. We have integrated a safety-first pickup and return procedure. (see Pick Ups & Returns Tab)
  2. A contactless payment system is in place.
  3. Customers who enter property are required to wear a mask and gloves.
  4. Pickup and return paperwork is delivered to the customer via email
  5. All rental gear, prior to pickup, has been cleaned and sanitized by cleaner effective against COVID-19.

Cleaning

Cleaning Production Supply Equipment

  1. The following cleaning agents approved to be effective against COVID-19 are currently being used to clean Production Supplies:
  2. All gear returned from customers is disinfected in designated cleaning areas before supplies are restocked and sent out on new jobs.

Cleaning Walkies and Accessories

  1. The following cleaning agents approved to be effective against COVID-19 are currently being used to clean our communication equipment:
  2. After the walkie gear is sanitized we individually heat seal the walkie, headset, surveillance kit, and hand mics in air tight bags.
  3. Walkie batteries are all sanitized
  4. Walkie batteries are heat sealed upon customer request.

Pick Ups & Returns

Picking Up Supplies Procedure

  1. Upon arrival at Hot Bricks drivers are asked to the call the number on the gate to speak to an employee who will assist with safe pickup instructions.
  2. For small pickups in personal vehicles we will ask you to park curbside in the loading zone and an employee will bring out the gear. Paperwork will be emailed to you to keep contact as minimal as possible or upon request we are happy to print up the paperwork and hand you a copy.
  3. For larger pickups and/or pickups in trucks we will open the gate and ask you to park in Lane 5 for safe loading. When on the property we do require face masks and gloves to be worn in order to maintain safe interaction. Paperwork will be emailed to you to keep contact as minimal as possible as well or upon request we can print up the paperwork and hand you a copy.

Returning Supplies Procedure

  1. Returns at Hot Bricks are very similar to the pickup procedure.
  2. Upon arrival at Hot Bricks drivers are asked to the call the number on the gate to speak to an employee who will assist with safe return instructions.
  3. For small returns made in personal vehicles returns will be done curbside in the loading zone. Return paperwork will be emailed or we can print a copy upon request.
  4. For larger returns and/or returns in trucks they will be done on Lane 5 on the property. When on the property we do require face masks and gloves to be worn in order to maintain safe interaction. Return paperwork will be emailed to you to keep or upon request we can print up the paperwork and hand you a copy.