We have taken several steps to adapt our work routines in the field and office to address the COVID-19 disease threat.
- Most of our employees work from home to minimize travel.
- Employees use their own individual vehicles for fieldwork.
- Employees have been assigned their own specific field gear and equipment.
- Field equipment is not shared.
- Employees have a sanitization kit to keep their vehicle and field gear clean.
- Employees are required to maintain social distance during fieldwork.
- Frequently touched surfaces throughout the office are sanitized twice a day.
- Delivery personnel are met at the front door and entry into the building is restricted.
- Mail is delivered to our outside mailbox.
- We have reduced our weekly janitorial schedule to one day for one person to clean bathrooms when regular staff are not present.
- Other cleaning tasks are done in-house by AINW staff.
- Cleaning supplies are provided for individuals to sanitize their desks, computers, and phones.
- Staff are reminded to cover coughs and sneezes.
- Staff are reminded to wash hands frequently and to avoid touching their face.
- Social distance at the office is maintained and monitored by a designated employee.
- Employees are kept informed of safety requirements and protective measures.