Dogs, cats and small companion animals. Services convieniently offered right to your door. Covid-19 Workplace Safety Plan for:
Innisfil Pet Services-Christina Van Rooyen
1787 Lamstone St Innisfil ON L9S 4Z9
1. Identification of Covid-19 transmission risks:
*Providing services inside a clients home.
*Contaminating equipment and surfaces between consecutively scheduled appointments.
*When a two m
eter distance from a client is unattainable.
*Payment of services involving cash.
*Giving paper receipts or invoices.
*Providing services to a client who is experiencing symptoms of covid-19, has been in close contact with someone with covid-19, has travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days, or has been told to self isolate by public health.
*Providing Services when I am experiencing symptoms of covid-19 as described in the covid-19 self screening tool.
2.) Control measures implemented to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19:
*Services are provided only for the health and welfare of the animal.
*All services will be provided outside the clients home, or in an outdoor enclosure such as a garage or covered porch when possible.
*All hard surfaced equipment and surfaces used will be properly disinfected between appointments. Information of proper materials and actions used for disinfection have been reviewed.
*Proper hand washing will be implemented by using the provided hand wash station in my vehicle, (equipped with running water, soap and paper towel )to reduce transmission between appointments.
*All efforts will be made to maintain a two meter distance from clients while providing services to their pets in a curbside manner.
*When a two meter distance is not attainable a mask will be worn by myself as well as be required to be worn by the person(s) involved. Information on properly selecting and using a mask has been reviewed. It is understood that a mask does have its limitations to protect the wearer from respiratory droplets, and should only be considered when other control measures cannot be implemented.
*Electronic payment for all services will be highly encouraged to clientele.
*Electronic receipts can be e-mailed to virtually eliminate the need for paper receipts.
*Policies regarding covid-19 symptoms and transmission involving clientele prior to an appointment will be put in place. These policies will be to notify the client of expectations in regards to appointment cancellations due to possible exposure, symptoms or isolation requirements.
*I will utilize the covid-19 screening tool provided for businesses and organizations prior to each working day, a printed copy will be referred to.
3.) List of developed policies and procedures to reduce Covid-19 transmission:
*Only services that provide for the health and welfare of the animal will be provided.
*It will be required that clients cancel scheduled appointments, cancellation fee free, if they:
-have any symptoms of covid-19 in the last 10 days
-have been identified by public health as in close contact with someone with covid-19
-have been told to self isolate by public health
-have traveled outside the country within the last 14 days.
*I will continue to use the covid-19 self screening assessment prior to working days. All services will be provided in a curbside manner.
*Clients names and addresses will be recorded in a secure place, along with recorded dates of interaction, for the purpose of contact tracing should it be required.
*I will be responsible for disinfecting equipment used, as well as any surfaces contacted, using a public health approved disinfectant.
* I am responsible for providing and using my own hand washing station.
*All efforts will be made to maintain a two meter distance from clients, and a surgical mask will be worn when a two meter distance cannot be obtained.
*Electronic payment by clientele is strongly encouraged, as well as having receipts emailed to them rather than printed.
4.) Communication plans and training:
I have familiarized myself on how to keep myself and clients safe in my work environment. I will ensure I follow the outlined policies and procedures to the absolute best of my ability.
5.) Monitoring workplace and updating plans as necessary:
I will continue to monitor for updates and changes in regards to covid-19 safety procedures to ensure the safety of myself and clientele. I will continue to be in contact with public health with any questions or concerns I may have.
6.) Assess and address risks from resuming operations:
If any of the above plans and procedures are not being obtained or need adjusting I will do so at the recommendation and discretion of public health. I will continue to search for new procedures within my business operations which will help to reduce the spread of covid-19 in my workplace.
