Manufacturing

Phase 1 (Previous Stage)

The State has moved beyond Phase 1, but the description, health measures and participants for Phase 1 are included for reference purposes only.

Staff is furloughed and/or working remotely where possible
Staff on the manufacturing floor is scheduled flexibly to accommodate social distancing
Operations continue or are retooled to produce essential goods

Implement a policy for employee health and wellness checks, including both self-assessment and certification with managers, and addressing employees with symptoms and exposure
Implement PPE as appropriate for all employees according to their position
Post safety signage in common areas, restrooms, breakrooms, conference rooms, etc.
Close plant to outside visitors
Postpone in person meetings or gatherings until later phases; conduct via teleconference meetings when possible
Close common areas and encourage employees to take breaks outside and/or offsite
Disinfect equipment regularly
Install multiple hygiene and PPE stations accessible to employees on the manufacturing floor
Place hand sanitizer at all workstations on administrative floors and offices
Schedule shipping and deliveries with limited interaction. Disinfect incoming and outgoing packages.
Limit occupancy of meeting rooms, break areas, vehicles, and common areas to allow for social distancing
Create a site specific workplace health and safety plan
Designate an employee to oversee health and safety programs
Implement employee health and safety guide or webinar training series

Staff can return to work with implementation of the Health Measures listed below
Staff on the manufacturing floor continues to be scheduled flexibly to accommodate social distancing
Operations continue to produce essential goods or return to original manufacturing production efforts

Phase 1 Measures, plus:
Implement protocols and procedures for visiting vendors, including health self-assessments and inquiries
Limit interaction time with delivery drivers. Permit onsite urgent vendor service calls when required
Resume meetings and gatherings with social distancing; teleconference when possible
Permit employees to take breaks inside in common areas if space allows for social distancing, continue to encourage them to take breaks outdoors and/or offsite

Staff returns to work with regular work schedules
Manufacturing floor is restored to its original production use
Retooled production lines may continue to operate and produce essential goods, as needed
Outside visits resume with appointments being encouraged and security screenings in place

Maintain hygiene stations on administrative floor
Maintain hygiene and PPE stations on plant floors
Reopen common areas and use disposables in kitchen areas
Continue with protocols for cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene
Employee Health Checks may or may not be administered, dependent on the organization
Develop new PPE protocols for visitors and visiting vendors