Daily Update: April 15, 2020
11:00 am
AWS/SMI COVID-19 Team Updates: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
AWS/SMI Temp Check: A partial shipment of our thermal scan thermometers has arrived in the Omaha office. These units will be deployed on projects in the Omaha area today and we’ll begin the temperature pre-screening process ASAP to further protect the well-being of our teams, both on the jobsites and in support roles. Upon receipt of the balance of the order (anticipated today) central and eastern Iowa, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Manhattan will follow immediately thereafter.
Our policy and guidelines for temperature pre-screens is found below in our Internal Resources section under: AWS SMI Temp Check
Our Job Superintendents and Office/Shop Department managers will administer the screening at the start of each shift. Please note that the temperature check requires you to be in close proximity, and face masks are a requirement during the pre-screen process.
11:00 am
AWS/SMI COVID-19 Team Updates: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
AWS/SMI Temp Check: A partial shipment of our thermal scan thermometers has arrived in the Omaha office. These units will be deployed on projects in the Omaha area today and we’ll begin the temperature pre-screening process ASAP to further protect the well-being of our teams, both on the jobsites and in support roles. Upon receipt of the balance of the order (anticipated today) central and eastern Iowa, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Manhattan will follow immediately thereafter.
Our policy and guidelines for temperature pre-screens is found below in our Internal Resources section under: AWS SMI Temp Check
Our Job Superintendents and Office/Shop Department managers will administer the screening at the start of each shift. Please note that the temperature check requires you to be in close proximity, and face masks are a requirement during the pre-screen process.
Closed Communities: Each jobsite, department, shop, and yard is effectively a closed community. Limit outside interaction with other trades and individuals outside work.
In addition, please continue to follow CDC guidelines including:
The work that we’re doing is essential both now, and as we move toward recovery. Thank you for your commitment as we navigate our way through uncharted territory.
REMINDER – UPDATE SCHEDULE CHANGE: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, or more often as circumstances dictate.
As always, feel free to reach out to your direct supervisor with questions. Be safe!
Mark Guetzko, CEO
In addition, please continue to follow CDC guidelines including:
- Avoid handshakes and direct physical contact with others.
- Frequently wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds; hand sanitizer is an option.
- Cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow; or a tissue and dispose of properly.
- Maintain a 6-foot distance from others whenever possible. Where circumstances prohibit social distance, wear a facemask.
- Avoid touching your face, particularly your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Gloves – wear and disinfect daily, or discard as necessary. Contact our shop/yard or safety staff if you need additional inventory.
- Pre-Work Temperature Scan and COVID-19 Checklist
The work that we’re doing is essential both now, and as we move toward recovery. Thank you for your commitment as we navigate our way through uncharted territory.
REMINDER – UPDATE SCHEDULE CHANGE: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, or more often as circumstances dictate.
As always, feel free to reach out to your direct supervisor with questions. Be safe!
Mark Guetzko, CEO