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Daily Update: March 21, 2020
5:30pm

​COVID-19 test is NEGATIVE: The voluntary quarantine in the Grimes Shop (see our March 19 update) is no longer in effect.

Full access to employees beginning Monday within CDC guidelines. Limited access to non-employees as an ongoing precaution.

Thanks.

Mark

​Daily Update: March 21, 2020
11:00am

The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented and we’re learning as we go. As the situation evolves there are actions we can take to further protect the well-being of our teams in the field. The downside of any temporary inconvenience is offset by assuring a safer work environment.

Jobsite Safety: The steps below are intended to ensure the safety and health of our team, and limit the potential for exposure or spread of cold, influenza, or COVID-19.

Field Safety Update:
  • Bottled water only on jobsites – effective Monday, March 23 (no community coolers).
  • Gloves – wear and disinfect daily, or discard as necessary. Contact our shop/yard or safety staff if you need additional inventory.
  • Company Vehicles – to encourage social distancing, ONE PERSON per Company Vehicle will be implemented by March 30. Area Superintendents will assist with further details this week.
  • Common Areas & Surfaces – disinfect twice daily with Lysol or bleach solution and practice 6’ minimum social distancing at lunch and breaks. Bleach solution consists of:
    • 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water or
    • 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water – approx 1:50 ratio)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.html

Support Staff Update:
  • Technology Stress Test review on Monday, March 23 for PM/Estimator remote access
    • Enables support for work in the field to continue as appropriate
  • Limited Access at Regional Offices and Shop for visitors and non-employees
  • Common Areas & Surfaces – disinfect twice daily with Lysol or bleach solution and practice 6’ minimum social distancing at lunch and breaks. Bleach solution is same as above.

Stay tuned for further updates. As always, feel free to reach out to your direct supervisor with questions. Be safe!

Mark Guetzko, CEO

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408 West Mission St.
​Strawberry Point, IA 52076

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