Update 3-24-2020
March 25, 2020
As promised, we wanted to update you on our latest efforts in monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This memo is simply an update on issues our crisis team has either pushed out already, or taken up for consideration. Our team will continue to meet daily to evaluate next steps and monitor our safety at the workplace. Be sure to stay in touch with your supervisors, and watch for updates on our bulletin boards, e-Boards, and via the Structural app.
Action taken:
- Daily meetings with crisis committee
- Health and safety policies (and risks) for employees
- Initial communication with recommendations for prevention, hygiene and safety
- Accessed available cleaning, disinfecting and sanitation resources
- Improved policy guidance for non-essential visitors
- Improved policy guidance for business travel and customer contact
- Improved policy guidance for additional sanitation
- Enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures
- Postponement of group activities, training and other events
- Additional communication through eBoards, ADP and Structural (the app)
- Flexible working arrangements and guidance for remote work employees
- Communication with employees that have recently completed business travel
- Delivered communication related to market volatility and 401(k)
- Delivered communication related to health and wellness resources and tools
- Individual communication with customers and business partners
- Outline of business continuity plan
What we are watching:
- Federal guidance and legislation
- www.Coronavirus.gov
- www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
- www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/
- Relevant state and local government guidance
- Guidance and updates from local/community health partners
Issues or other matters currently being evaluated:
- Support for employees that believe they are sick
- Support and protocol for employees that self quarantine
- Assessment of IT and network strength and security
- Plans and response for potential case at Muncie Power Products
- Short and long term business plans
- Ground rules for employees that work remotely
- Absence and return to work planning
- Containment plans
