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Sunday, July 26 2020
Safe Deliveries in the COVID-19 Era

Orlando, Fla.—Not only have we not gotten out of the woods yet with the pandemic, but the most important season in is fast approaching. It is no secret that many businesses have experienced serious consequences in terms of financial loss, and a quick and safe come back is eagerly sought by the entire nation for the sake of our economy.

Americans were already fond of online shopping, and the convenience of getting virtually everything right at your doorstep. Now that we are getting used to the “stay at home” concept those who were not taking advantage of delivery services have either learned how to use them, or been forced to trust more. That means, delivery businesses have boomed, but is it temporary? Well, the virus is still there threatening our way of life, and the holiday season is also there offering hope.

If you are in the package delivery industry, you want to make sure you protect your business now more than ever, keeping proper insurance coverage for the unexpected. You need to have an action plan if one of your employees gets infected by COVID-19 while on the job.

Also these guidelines provided by OSHA can help reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus: 

  • Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick. 
  • Establish flexible work hours where feasible. 
  • Practice sensible social distancing and maintain six feet between co-workers where possible. 
  • Minimize interaction between drivers and customers by leaving deliveries at loading docks, doorsteps, or other locations that do not require person-to-person exposures. 
  • Encourage respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes. 
  • Promote personal hygiene. If workers do not have access to soap and water for handwashing, provide alcohol-based hand rubs containing at least 60 percent alcohol. Provide tissues, as well as disinfectants and disposable towels workers can use to clean work surfaces, including vehicle interiors. 
  • Allow workers to wear masks over their nose and mouth to prevent them from spreading the virus. 
  • Discourage workers from using other workers’ tools and equipment. 
  • Use Environmental Protection Agency-approved cleaning chemicals from List N or that have label claims against the coronavirus.
  • Encourage workers to report any safety and health concerns.

Additional recommendations from the CDC include:

  • Limited contact with frequently touched surfaces during pickups and deliveries, such as countertops, elevator buttons, doorbells, door handles, radio buttons, etc.
  • Avoid sharing scanners, pens, or other tools with customers.
  • Use a foot, shoulder, elbow, hip, or forearm instead of hands when opening doors at pick-up and delivery sites, if possible.

The following actions are key moments to enphasize on their clean hands on job:

  • Before and after work shifts
  • Before and after work breaks
  • Before and after making a delivery
  • After putting on, touching, or removing cloth face coverings
  • After touching frequently touched surfaces such as doorbells or door handles
  • Before wearing and after removing cold-weather gloves
  • Before and after pumping gas

Remember we are all in this together. With 10+  years in the Central Florida transportation insurance industry, our staff and agents, have the knowledge to protect drivers and public auto businesses from owner/operators to fleets owners.  We know what it takes to keep your business on the road safely and profitably. With some of the best coverages and services in the industry, along with our extensive experience in the transportation industry, we can make it an advantage for you.

Diana Munoz, CRIS

Email Diana Munoz
Call 321-206-8035

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