Avetta Provides Covid-19 Safety Site

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As many businesses start to return people to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to know if companies and everyone in their supply chain can do so safely. Avetta, a global provider of supply chain risk management, has provided a one-stop place (https://www.avetta.com/resources/covid) to find information. June 2020 is National Safety Month and it’s never been more important to assure the safety of businesses’ supply chains.

Two recent items of note:

• The fourth installment of a four-part webinar will take place on May 22 and will cover the following: “Avoiding OSHA Complaints and Workplace Incidents- How Proactive Supply Chain Management Reduces Risk.”
• Avetta is also providing a new white paper prepared by Cushman and Wakefield to help companies move their employees and contractors back to the workplace. “Recovery Readiness-A How-To Guide For Reopening Your Workplace,” including these 6 essentials to get your workplace ready:

• • Prepare the Building: cleaning plans, pre-return inspections, HVAC & Mechanicals checks
  • Prepare the Workforce: mitigating anxiety, policies for deciding who returns, employee communications
  • Control Access: protocols for safety and health checks, building reception, shipping and receiving, elevators, visitor policies
  • Create a Social Distancing Plan: decreasing density, schedule management, office traffic patterns
  • Reduce Touch Points and Increase Cleaning: open doors, clean desk policy, food plan, cleaning common areas
  • Communicate for Confidence: recognize the fear in returning, communicate transparently, listen and survey regularly