Norovirus

Safety Meeting 01062025

  
Agenda:  Norovirus--It's here. 

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:-- 

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Please watch the following video: https://youtu.be/AhUFvwG8BCY?si=FTK8ceDYnsjIp-7n 

Also note that norovirus can be killed with a 1:10 ratio of bleach to water and contaminated surfaces should be disinfected with that solution if at all possible.

How to wash your hands to avoid bacteria, viruses, etc: https://youtu.be/HXTdKn2nUGc?si=W5stsciZA3CsitmK  --is pretty good video but I would advocate scrubbing for 30 seconds, scrubbing wrists also and cleaning fingernails by scrubbing them in a circular fashion on the opposite palm of each hand for five seconds.  Rinse one hand at a time, from wrist down and do not shake water off hands.  Next, let the water run while you COMPLETELY DRY your hands with paper towels, throw those towels away, (if they are wet when you touch the faucet or door, virus or bacteria can get through them). Take a clean, dry towel to turn off the faucet and open the door.  Do not touch anything in the bathroom after you've washed your hands.  

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed below  or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning construction safety standards see lni.wa.gov. or WAC 296.155 available in our box.com folder under Health and Safety > AIPP.

Next meeting: 01.13.2025, virtual.

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

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