Positive observation: plexiglass shields installed in company shared vehicles
What happened?
Following vehicle cleaning and disinfection protocol an additional initiative to protect drivers and passengers from COVID-19 during the pandemic is the installation of protective plexiglass shields in all company shared vehicles.
An internal modification has been designed to create a barrier between the driver and passengers in the back seat. Two vehicles have been modified thus far.
Members should encourage their personnel to keep on exploring new ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
All – not just drivers – are reminded to frequently clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Members may wish to refer to:
Safety Event
Published: 5 May 2020
Download: 
IMCA SF 15/20
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