KNIGHT SIGNS’ VISITORS REQUIRE TO WEAR FACE COVERING AT ALL TIMES

All visitors must complete COVID 19 questionnaire prior entering KNIGHT SIGNS premises

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Exposure Control Plan for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

1. Company Information

Knight Signs

7462 Progress Way

Delta, BC V4G1E1

Phone: (604) 940-2211

Company Contact: Steve Mander, President & COO

2. Health Hazards of COVID-19

COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic and a public health emergency in British Columbia. COVID-19 is a virus that can cause respiratory illness and can lead to hospitalization and death. The effects of COVID-19 are expected to be much more severe than for seasonal influenza because most people will not have any immunity to the virus. Seniors and people with underlying health issues (including heart disease, diabetes and lung disease) are at a higher risk of hospitalization and death, but young and healthy people are also at risk.

2.1 Symptoms

Symptoms of COVID-19 are likely to include fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat and difficulty breathing.

2.2 Transmission

Exposure to COVID-19 can occur by:

· Breathing in droplets in the air that are generated when people cough or sneeze

· Close contact with other people (e.g. shaking hands or hugging)

· Touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the face, mouth, or food.

Touching a contaminated surface and then touching another surface may cause the virus to transfer from one surface to another

COVID-19 can be transmitted even by people who are not displaying symptoms of the disease. People who may be infected with COVID-19 should not come to work. This includes people who:

· Have symptoms of COVID-19

· Have travelled outside of Canada with then previous 14 days

· Have been exposed to someone with COVID-19

· Share a home with someone who has symptoms of COVID-19

· Share a home with someone who has been exposed to COVID-19

3. Statement of Purpose

Knight Signs is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our staff. A combination of measures will be used to minimize worker exposure to COVID-19, including the most effective control technologies available. Our work procedures will protect not only our workers, but also other workers who enter our facilities. All workers must follow the procedures outlined in this plan to prevent or reduce exposure to COVID-19.

4. Responsibilities

4.1 Employer Responsibilities

Our company will:

· Ensure that the materials (for example, gloves, alcohol-based hand rubs, and washing facilities) and other resources (for example, worker training materials) required to implement and maintain the plan are readily available where and when they are required.

· Ensure that workers are able to maintain physical distancing (2 meters apart) at all times while completing their work safely.

· Select, implement, and document the appropriate site-specific control measures.

· Ensure that supervisors and workers are educated and trained to an acceptable level of competency.

· Ensure that workers use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) — for example, gloves, gowns, eye protection, and respirators.

· Conduct a periodic review of the plan’s effectiveness. This includes a review of the available control technologies to ensure that these are selected and used when practical.

· Maintain records of training and inspections.

· Ensure that a copy of the exposure control plan is available to workers.

4.2 Supervisor Responsibilities

Our Supervisors will:

· Ensure that workers are adequately instructed on the controls for the hazards at the location.

· If applicable, ensure that workers use proper respirators, they have been fit tested, and the results are recorded (see 5.4 Risk Assessment for COVID-19).

· Ensure that physical distancing is maintained.

· Direct work in a manner that eliminates or minimizes the risk to workers.

4.3 Worker Responsibilities

Our workers will:

· Maintain social/physical distance

· Know the hazards of workplace.

· Follow established work procedures as directed by the employer or supervisor.

· Use any required PPE as instructed.

· Report any unsafe conditions or acts to the supervisor.

· Know how and when to report exposure incidents.

5. Risk Identification and Assessment

Three primary routes of transmission are anticipated for COVID-19, all of which need to be controlled. These include contact, droplet, and airborne transmission.

5.1 Breathing in Droplets in the Air

The BC Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) advises that coronavirus is not transmitted through airborne transmission, however, if somebody coughs or sneezes they do generate droplets which are airborne for at least a short period of time but do not float in the air and generally fall to the ground within one to two meters. Anybody who is near the individual may risk breathing in these droplets. Physical distancing (maintaining 2 meters of distance from other people at all time) will reduce the risk of this occurring.

5.2 Close Contact

Close contact refers to physical contact with another person, for example shaking hands or hugging. When people cough or sneeze droplets may deposit on their skin or clothing, especially if they cough or sneeze into their hands. People who are carriers of COVID-19 may transfer the virus from their hands or clothing to others during close contact.

5.3 Surface Contact

Surfaces can become contaminated when droplets carrying COVID-19 deposit on them, or when they are touched by a person who is infected. Surface contact involves a worker touching a contaminated object such as a table, doorknob, telephone, or computer keyboard or tool, and then touching the eyes, nose, or mouth. Surface contact is important to consider because COVID-19 can persist for several days on surfaces.

The following risk assessment table is adapted from Regulation Guideline G6.34-6. Using this guideline as a reference, we have determined that the risk level of our workers is low when they maintain physical distancing. Our workers work on a construction work site and have little contact with the general public.

5.4 Risk assessment for COVID-19

Low risk - Workers who typically have no contact with people infected with COVID-19

Moderate risk - Workers who may be exposed to infected people from time to time in relatively large, well ventilated workspaces

High risk - Workers who may have contact with infected patients, or with infected people in small, poorly ventilated workspaces

Hand hygiene

Yes (washing with soap and water, using an alcohol-based hand rub, or using hand wipes that contain effective disinfectant)

Disposable gloves

Not required

Not required (unless handling contaminated objects on a regular basis)

Yes in some cases (for example, when working directly with COVID-19 patients)

Aprons, gowns, or similar body protection

Not required

Yes in some cases (for example, when working directly COVID-19 patients)

Eye protection - goggles or Face shield

Not required

UPDATE from September 17, 2020

FACE COVERINGS ARE NOW REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN THE COMMON AREAS

Knight Signs requires all persons to wear cloth face coverings at all times when using or accessing shared or communal spaces and also when a minimum of six feet of physical distancing is difficult to maintain. Cloth face covering are just one protective measure, and are not a substitute for physical distancing, regular hand washing and hand sanitizing , and additional cleaning protocols. Knight Signs will provide cloth face covering to all employees, purchased from most stores, or it may be fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost.

Examples of when cloth face coverings are required include:

· Entering or exiting building

· Traveling in a vehicle with another person on Knight Signs business

· Meetings

· Going to other employees’ space / office

· When using or traveling through any common areas and shared spaces in building

o Restrooms

o Kitchens

o Hallways / corridors / printer area

o Shared workspace

Employees are not required to wear face coverings:

· When working in a private and enclosed office or work area that is not shared with any other individual.

· When eating or drinking in a common dining area or break room that has been designated and approved for employee breaks with physical distancing protocols marked and observed.

Procedures: Cloth face coverings must securely cover one’s nose and mouth, should not be reversed, shared with other and must be kept clean. Face covering with one-way exhalation valves are not acceptable as they are designs to allow droplets to pass through the covering. Knight Signs will provide cloth face covering to all employees

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, an effective cloth covering will:

· Fit snugly but comfortably against the sides of the face

· Be secured with ties or ear loops

· Include multiple layers of fabric

· Allow for breathing without restriction

· Be able to be laundered and machine-dried without damage or change to shape

· Face covering should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use

This policy will be in effect until further notice

Airway Protection - respirators

Not required

Not required (unless likely to be exposed to coughing and sneezing)

Yes (minimum N95 respirator or equivalent)

6. Risk control

The Regulation requires employers to implement infectious disease controls in the following order of preference:

Engineering controls
Administrative controls
Personal protective equipment (PPE)

It is not necessary to implement engineering controls in our workplace because the risk of exposure can be controlled using administrative controls (for example, physical distancing, hand washing, surface cleaning and cough/sneeze etiquette) and PPE (respirators).

6.1 Hand Washing

Hand washing is one of the best ways to minimize the risk of infection. Proper hand washing helps prevent the transfer of infectious material from the hands to other parts of the body—particularly the eyes, nose, and mouth—or to other surfaces that are touched.

Wash your hands immediately:

· Before leaving a work area

· After handling materials that may be contaminated

· Before eating, drinking, smoking, handling contact lenses, or applying makeup.

Hand washing procedure:

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/posters/handwashing?lang=en

Use soap and warm running water. (It doesn’t have to be hot to do the job.) If water is unavailable, use a waterless hand cleanser that has at least 70% alcohol. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use the cleanser.

6.2 Cough/Sneeze Etiquette

Our workers are expected to follow cough/sneeze etiquette, which is a combination of measures that minimizes the transmission of diseases via droplet or airborne routes. Cough/sneeze etiquette includes the following components:

· Educate workers in control measures, including hand washing.

· Post signs at entry points to instruct everyone about control measures.

· Cover your mouth and nose with a sleeve or tissue when coughing or sneezing.

· Use tissues to contain secretions, and dispose of them promptly in a waste container.

· Offer surgical masks to people who are coughing.

· Turn your head away from others when coughing or sneezing.

· Wash hands regularly.

6.3 Travel

All workers should avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada, including to the United States. It is mandatory that anyone arriving in British Columbia from outside of Canada self-isolate and monitor for symptoms for 14 days upon their arrival. Returning travellers that develop respiratory symptoms are also required to self-isolate for a period of 10 days after the onset of symptoms, or when the symptoms resolve, whichever is later.

6.4 Workers showing symptoms of COVID-19

If workers are ill with COVID-19, they should stay home. If they develop symptoms of COVID-19 while at work, they should leave the workplace. Workers should only return to the workplace once they have recovered from COVID-19. Workers should inform their Supervisor if they are ill with COVID-19. Workers who suspect they may have COVID-19 should use the BC Self-Assessment Tool: https://covid19.thrive.health or call 811 for assistance.

7. Worker Training

Our workers will receive training and instruction, via email and toolbox talks, in the following:

The risk of exposure to COVID-19, and the signs and symptoms of the disease
Safe work procedures to be followed, including hand washing, physical distancing and cough/sneeze etiquette
Location of washing facilities, including dispensing stations for alcohol-based hand rubs
How to seek first aid
How to report an exposure to or symptoms of COVID-19.

8. Health Monitoring

Our workers will complete a Fit for Duty COVID-19 Questionnaire and promptly report any symptoms of COVID-19 to their manager or supervisor and the first aid attendant.

9. Record Keeping

Our company will keep records of instruction and training provided to workers regarding COVID-19, as well as Fit for Duty Questionnaires, exposure reports and first aid records.

10. Annual Review

We will review the exposure control plan every year and update it as necessary, in consultation with our Joint Health and Safety Committee or Worker Health and Safety Representative.

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Knight Signs Project Continuity Plan

COVID-19 Pandemic

March 23, 2020 – Version 2.1

1.0 PURPOSE

This document provides an overview of how Knight Signs is addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic in relation to project continuity at our project sites. Project teams are expected to apply these guidelines, as applicable, on our project sites to the best of their abilities. If there is a section that does not apply to your project, please disregard. This document will be revised as the need arises.

2.0 COMMUNICATION

2.1 Toolbox Talk

See associated forms for a Toolbox Talk for Covid-19 that is available to all project sites. Review this at Knight Signs Toolbox Talks and distribute to subcontractors so they can also review at their toolbox talks. Collect signed copies from subcontractors and save on the shared drive. Safety Notice is to be posted on the project Notice Board.

2.2 Flu Prevention Poster

See associated forms for a Flu Prevention Poster to post around the project site (at washing stations, at hand sanitizing stations, at washrooms, at entry & exit of sites, etc.) and distribute to subcontractors so they can post in their respective areas (lunchrooms, lockups, etc.).

2.3 Safety Notice and Poster

See associated forms for a Safety Notice and Poster for Covid-19 to post around the project site (at washing stations, at hand sanitizing stations, at washrooms, at entry & exit of sites, etc.) and distribute to subcontractors so they can post in their respective areas (lunchrooms, lockups, etc.).

2.4 Letter to Owner, Consultants, Subcontractor’s / Supplier’s Local Office and Project Representative

It is important to communicate directly with our construction partners to inform them of current Knight Signs policies around protecting persons on our worksites from COVID-19 and the removal of any person who exhibits symptoms consistent with this virus.

Knight Signs’ Project Managers are to distribute a copy of this letter to each of the trade representatives on site and ask them to sign a copy to acknowledge receipt.

IMPORTANT: Save the signed copies of the letters in the project files. Return a copy to the subcontractor’s / supplier’s site representative. See associated forms for Letter to Owner, Consultants, Subcontractor/Supplier re Covid-19

2.5 Internal Updates and Employee Information

The Managers and Supervisors participate in a daily update call. To discuss what needs to be communicated to the project teams. The frequency and time of these calls may be subject to change as the situation evolves.

Internal information for Knight Signs employees can be accessed on the shared drive. NOTE: These are only accessible by Knight Signs employees and are not for external circulation.

3.0 SITE PROTOCOL

3.1 Meetings

To limit person to person contact, update all meetings to virtual meetings or phone conferences. If meetings are required to be in person, hold them in an open area, preferably outside, and practice good physical distancing practices by maintaining a 2.0m (6’-6”) distance from each other.

3.2 Non-Regular Site Visits

All site visitors (owner, consultants, inspectors, etc.) should limit site visits unless necessary for Business Continuity reasons. If visits are required, please:

a. Give Knight Signs site representatives 24 hours’ notice that you are visiting the site.

b. Practice good Physical distancing measures.

c. Avoid entry into Knight Signs site offices and first aid areas unless required.

d. Visitors are asked to not use any construction hoists or temporary construction elevators and to use the stairs instead.

3.3 Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing Stations

Use handwashing stations complete with dispenser soap located on the project site.

Use hand sanitizer stations located around the project site. Inspect daily to ensure they are full.

3.4 Cleaning

Identify and clean surfaces that workers come into regular contact with. Knight Signs employees are to sanitize door handles, toilet doors, meeting room tables, first aid rooms, orientation rooms, etc. at the end of each shift. Stock and supply cleaning wipes and spray sanitizer on site. See associated forms for Surface Cleaning for Potential Virus Contamination Safe Work Procedures and Site Hygiene Checklist.

3.5 Physical distancing

Promote hand shaking alternatives. Ensure individuals are always 2.0m (6’-6”) apart from each other. This includes in lunchrooms, lock ups, while working on site, in construction hoists (only 4 workers per hoist cab), entry and exits of sites, etc. If possible, take the stairs on site in lieu of using the construction hoist.

Knight Signs employees are encouraged to work remotely if their role permits. Speak with your Supervisor to discuss this option. Some roles on site may allow for a rotation schedule to allow some to work remotely while maintaining presence at the project.

Cancel and/or postpone all site evacuation drills or similar drills. These are not in line with Physical distancing guidelines. Project sites are to update their Evacuation Plans to incorporate physical distancing. This can include more muster points, proper spacing of 2.0m (6’-6”) at muster points and instructions to workers about physical distancing.

Signage will be posted on sites to promote proper physical distancing protocols.

3.6 Subcontractor Coronavirus (COVID-19) Plans

Communicate with subcontractors who are currently performing work on site. Ask them what their plans are for addressing the current situation. If they have a plan or guidelines on how they are addressing the pandemic, ask for a copy and save in the project files.

3.7 Monitoring Worker Health

Monitor worker health on site. If a worker is exhibiting symptoms, Supervisors must ask them to leave the site and to consider getting tested. Advise them to visit the BC Assessment Tool online to determine next steps.

Per British Columbia provincial guidelines, the General Contractor is to keep a list of all workers on site and update it daily. See associated forms for a Fit for Duty Questionnaire – Covid 19. Each worker on site is required to fill this out and return to a Knight Signs Supervisor or the General Contractor. Going forward, all new workers and visitors are required to complete this questionnaire. It reinforces how important it is for them to be healthy if they want to come to the site and reinforces the public health authority’s self-assessment monitoring tool. In addition, a Daily Worker Health Assessment Checklist must be completed by the General Contractor on site, or by Knight Signs at the office and plant.

All records are the same as first aid records and are to be kept under lock for privacy reasons.

3.8 Lunchrooms

Ensure that there is a handwash station close to the project lunchroom/lockup areas. Encourage workers to wash their hands properly before and after all meals. Abide by physical distancing guidelines in lunchrooms and stay 2.0m (6’-6”) away for others always. Due to size constraints, this may require workers to take coffee breaks and/or lunch breaks in shifts. Avoid going to areas on congregation during breaks and lunch time. Consider separating PPE & clothing that is hung up in or near the lunchroom to avoid contamination. All work spare work clothing is to be transported home in a plastic bag and washed. All lunch tables should be wiped down and disinfected daily per the Routine Cleaning Protocol. (see associated forms – Surface Cleaning for Potential Virus Contamination Safe Work Procedures and the Site Hygiene Checklist.

3.9 Orientations

It is the general contractor’s responsibility to ensure workers have received on site orientation and COVID-19 screening questionnaires. The Health and Safety Representative or Supervisor for the site should ask workers if they have had any recent travel and if they are feeling sick during the orientations. Follow the screening questions shown in the BC Assessment Tool. Limit the number of persons in the orientation room to maintain physical distancing protocol (2.0m or 6’-6”); this may result in the requirement to hold more orientation sessions. Disinfect used pens, tables and chairs after each session. COVID-19 instruction, after the site orientation video and/or checklist, should include COVID-19 handouts (see associated forms) and should discuss hygiene expectations, physical distancing and general health of the worker (flu like symptoms).

The orientation protocol listed above will be followed for Knight Signs company orientations and onsite prime contractor orientations.

3.10 Wearing Gloves

Provide gloves to workers who do not have gloves and enforce that they wear them on our projects. It is important to note that gloves can still carry and transfer the virus. Avoid touching others, you face and your eyes even with gloves on. If gloves are washable, they should be washed after each shift.

3.11 Garbage Bins

Lunchrooms, lockups and site garbage should be collected and disposed of regularly.

3.12 Antibacterial Soap & Disinfecting Spray

Basic hygiene supplies are available to all Knight Signs employees.

As we are all aware, hand sanitizer has become very scarce. We should try use it as a last measure when hand washing is unavailable.

Please read the instructions carefully and be sure to use these products efficiently as supply is limited during these times.

3.13 N95 Masks

All N95 masks should be preserved on site and not used for construction related activities. There is a general shortage of these masks in the market.

3.14 Construction Hoists

The General Contractor shall post signage at construction hoist decks to remind workers to maintain physical distancing protocol (2.0m or 6’-6”). The BC Provincial Government has clarified that only 4 workers are allowed per hoist cab. Maintain physical distancing in the construction hoist cab as well as facing outwards. This will reduce the number of passengers in the construction hoist cab. The construction hoist operator has the option to wear a N95 mask. Operator will routinely disinfect commonly touched items (call buttons, door handles, etc.).

3.15 Site Office Trailers

Limit the number of employees and workers in site offices. Maintain physical distancing protocol (2.0m or 6’-6”). If the role permits, rotate employees working remotely and working on site to ensure physical distancing protocol is met. Host meetings outside if meeting it too small to support proper physical distancing protocol. Do not share keyboard, mice, pens, clipboards, documents, etc. Routinely disinfect door handles, chairs, and commonly touched items.

3.16 Personal Hygiene Practices

Clean hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Do this before and after meals, at the end of the workday and when home. Avoid hand shaking. Do not share food, drinks, cigarettes and personal hand tools. Do not touch face, eyes, or mouth with unwashed hands. Follow good respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose by creasing your elbow when coughing or sneezing.

3.17 Personal Protective Equipment for First Aid and Health and Safety Representatives when with Patients

The following PPE is required when with a patient that may have a presumptive case of Coronavirus (COVID-19):

- N95 mask

- Face shield/mask with visor

- Safety glasses

- Gloves

- Disinfectant products

4.0 MEDICAL RESPONSE

4.1 Knight Signs Employee Self Quarantine

Notify your Supervisor if you are required to self quarantine. Visit the BC Assessment Tool and follow instructions and recommendations.

4.2 Persons Reporting to Project First Aid

If a worker reports to first aid feeling ill or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, send the worker home and instruct them to visit the BC Assessment Tool.

4.3 Persons Observed on Site with Flu-Like Symptoms

If a worker is observed exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or they feel ill, direct them to go home and to visit the BC Assessment Tool. Clean and disinfect any areas where the worker was working per the Surface Cleaning for Potential Virus Contamination Safe Work Procedures (see associated forms).

4.4 Persons Confirmed to Having COVID-19

Prevent the spread of COVID-19 by assessing who else may have been in contact with the individual and notifying those people in accordance with Health Authority Protocols for identification and quarantine. Suspend work and disinfect the site per the Surface Cleaning for Potential Virus Contamination Safe Work Procedures.

4.5 Presumptive and Confirmed COVID-19 Case Responses

See associated forms for Presumptive and Confirmed COVID-19 Case Responses. Follow the Investigate-Communicate-Track-Resolve process.

5.0 EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION

5.1 Client

Confirm with the client how and how often they would like project specific communication relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Confirm who should be on this communication.