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COVID-19 EXPOSURE PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN

Heidebreicht Inc. (hereinafter “Company”) takes the health and safety of our employees very seriously. With the spread of the coronavirus or “COVID-19,” a respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the Company must remain vigilant in mitigating the outbreak. In order to be safe and maintain operations, we have developed this COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan to be implemented by the Company. The Company will continue to monitor the related guidance that U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) continue to make available. 

This Plan is based on information available from the CDC and OSHA at the time of its development and is subject to change based on further information provided by the CDC, OSHA, and other medical and public officials. The Company may also amend this Plan based on operational needs.

I. RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS

All managers and supervisors must be familiar with this Plan and be ready to answer questions from employees. Managers and supervisors must set a good example by following this Plan at all times. This involves practicing good personal hygiene and safety practices to prevent the spread of the virus. Managers and supervisors must encourage this same behavior from all employees.

    II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES

    The Company is asking every one of our employees to help with our prevention efforts while at work. In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at our job sites, everyone must play their part. As set forth below, the Company has instituted various housekeeping, social distancing, and other best practices. All employees must follow these. In addition, employees are expected to report to their managers or supervisors if they are experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, as described below. If you have a specific question about this Plan or COVID-19, please ask your manager or supervisor.
    OSHA and the CDC have provided the following control and preventative guidance for all workers, regardless of exposure risk:

    • All Employees are required to wear a facemask at all times BEFORE entering the building and while in the buildingThe Company is asking every one of our employees to help with our prevention efforts while at work. In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at our job sites, everyone must play their part. As set forth below, the Company has instituted various housekeeping, social distancing, and other best practices. All employees must follow these. In addition, employees are expected to report to their managers or supervisors if they are experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, as described below. If you have a specific question about this Plan or COVID-19, please ask your manager or supervisor.
    • OSHA and the CDC have provided the following control and preventative guidance for all workers, regardless of exposure risk:, except if you are staying contained at your workspace, working alone and not leaving your specific personal area. The Company will provide every employee with non-medical grade face coverings.
    • Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and running water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
    • Follow appropriate respiratory etiquette, which includes covering for coughs and sneezes.
    • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 

    In addition, employees must familiarize themselves with the symptoms of COVID-19, which include the following:
    • Coughing
    •  Fever
    •  Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing 
     
    As well as early symptoms such as:
    • chills
    • body aches
    • sore throat
    • headache
    • diarrhea
    • nausea/vomiting
    • runny nose
    If you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of breath, DO NOT COME TO WORK and call your supervisor and healthcare provider right away. Likewise, if you come into close contact with someone showing these symptoms, call your supervisor and healthcare provider right away.

      III. PROTECTIVE MEASURES

      The Company has instituted the following protective measures at the dealership.

      A. Employees:
      • All employees will be screened by Department Managers daily near the start of your shift. If the employee answers “yes” to any of the following questions, he/she should be sent home and follow guidance in section V. of this document. Questions that must be asked daily: 
            "Have you been confirmed positive for COVID-19? "
            "Are you currently experiencing, or recently experienced, any acute respiratory illness symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath?"
            "Have you been in close contact with any persons who has been confirmed positive for COVID-19?"
            "Have you been in close contact with any persons who have traveled and are also exhibiting acute respiratory illness symptoms?"

      • Any employee/visitor showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to leave the dealership and return home.
      • Employees will be encouraged to stagger breaks and lunches, if necessary, to reduce the size of any group at any one time to less than ten (10) people.
      • Employees should limit the use of co-workers’ devices, tools, and equipment. To the extent devices, tools, and equipment must be shared, the Company will provide sources of bleach spray or sanitizer throughout each department to clean devices, tools, and equipment before and after use. When cleaning the devices, tools and equipment, employees should consult manufacturing recommendations for proper cleaning techniques and restrictions as well as any CDC guidance.
      • Employees are encouraged to minimize ride-sharing. While in vehicles, employees must ensure adequate ventilation.
      • If practicable, each employee should use/drive the same truck or piece of equipment and not rotate vehicles. Additionally, employees and customers using demonstrator vehicles should be advised to limit other vehicle passengers, such as family members, from using/riding in the vehicle.
      • We will block off the drinking fountain feature of the water cooler but the bottle fill will be available.

      B. Customers and Other Visitors:
      • During any in-person meetings, avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people and participants must remain at least six (6) feet apart.
      • Employees must avoid physical contact with others and shall direct others (coworkers/visitors) to increase personal space to at least six (6) feet, where possible.
      • Employees should utilize the Sneeze guard protection for any interactions with customers that can’t provide the 6 foot distance with all people in the area.
      • In store SALES visits are by appointment only, following the established schedule for appointment staggering:
           1.   Neighboring cubicles will share appointment times so that they can keep the 6 foot spacing between their guests.
           2.   Our team AND our guests MUST wear a facemask for in-store appointments at this time.
           3.   We will dissect the details of what constitutes an “appointment” to keep the process as simple and easy to work with as possible.

      • The Company will not permit customers to congregate in close proximity in small waiting rooms.
      • The Company will sanitize/disinfect/wipe down customer vehicles at drop off and pick up.
      • The Company requires that employees place seat, floor mat and steering wheel protectors in all vehicles.
      • All employees involved in touching customers' vehicles must use rubber gloves and change them frequently and must change or wash gloves before working on a different vehicle.
      • Deliveries will be permitted but should be properly coordinated in line with the Company’s minimal contact and cleaning protocols.

        IV. DEALERSHIP CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

        The Company has instituted regular housekeeping practices, which include cleaning and disinfecting frequently used tools and equipment, and other elements of the work environment. Employees should regularly do the same in their assigned work areas.

        • Break/lunchroom and bathroom areas will be cleaned frequently. Employees performing cleaning will be issued proper personal protective equipment (“PPE”), such as nitrile, latex, or vinyl gloves and gowns, as recommended by the CDC.
        • Any trash collected from the jobsite must be changed frequently by someone wearing nitrile, latex, or vinyl gloves.
        • The Company will ensure that hand sanitizer dispensers are always filled. Frequently touched items (i.e. door pulls and toilet seats) will be disinfected throughout each business day.
        • Vehicles and equipment/tools must be cleaned before change in operator or rider.
        • The Company will clean those areas of the jobsite that a confirmed-positive individual may have contacted and it will do so before employees can access that workspace again.
        • The Company will ensure that any disinfection shall be conducted using one of the following: Common EPA-registered household disinfectant; Alcohol solution with at least 60% alcohol; or Diluted household bleach solutions (if appropriate for the surface)
        • The Company will maintain Safety Data Sheets of all disinfectants used on site. 
        • The Company will place hand sanitizer in all customer and employee areas, including desks, customer waiting area, parts counter, technician stalls, etc.
        • The Company will place signs and put tape on the floor or use pre-made floor markers to remind everyone of social distancing.

          V. JOBSITE EXPOSURE SITUATIONS

           A. Employee Exhibits COVID-19 Symptoms:
          If an employee exhibits COVID-19 symptoms and does not have test results or is unable to be tested, the employee must be sent home and remain at home until (1) at least 72 hours (3 full days) have passed since recovery (Recovery is defined as (a) resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and (b) improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and (2) at least seven (7) days have passed since symptoms first appeared. To the extent practical, employees are required to obtain a doctor’s note clearing them to return to work.

          B. Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19:
          An employee who tests positive for COVID-19 will be directed to self-quarantine away from work. Employees that test positive and are symptom free may return to work when at least seven (7) days have passed since the date of his or her first positive test, and have not had a subsequent illness. Employees who test positive and have symptoms and are directed to care for themselves at home may return to work when (1) at least 72 hours (3 full days) have passed since recovery (Recovery is defined as (a) resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and (b) improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and (2) at least seven (7) days have passed since symptoms first appeared. Employees who test positive and have been hospitalized may return to work when directed to do so by their medical care providers. The employee’s are required to provide documentation clearing his or her return to work.

          C. Employee Has Close Contact with an Individual Who Has Tested Positive for COVID-19: 
          Employees who have come into close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 (co-worker or otherwise) will be directed to self-quarantine for 14 days from the last date of close contact with that individual. Close contact is defined as six (6) feet for a prolonged period of time.
          If the Company learns that an employee has tested positive, the Company will conduct an investigation to determine co-workers who may have had close contact with the confirmed positive employee in the prior 14 days and direct those individuals who have had close contact with the confirmed-positive employee to self-quarantine for 14 days from the last date of close contact with that employee. If applicable, the Company will also notify any sub-contractors, vendors/suppliers or visitors who may have had close contact with the confirmed-positive employee. If an employee learns that he or she has come into close contact with a confirmed-positive individual outside of the workplace, he/she must alert a manager or supervisor of the close contact and self-quarantine for 14 days from the last date of close contact with that individual. 

            VI. OSHA RECORDKEEPING

            If a confirmed case of COVID-19 is reported, the Company will determine if it meets the criteria for recordability and reportability under OSHA’s recordkeeping rule. 

              VII. CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVACY

              Except for circumstances in which the Company is legally required to report workplace occurrences of communicable disease, the confidentiality of all medical conditions will be maintained in accordance with applicable law and to the extent practical under the circumstances. When it is required, the number of persons who will be informed that an unnamed employee has tested positive will be kept to the minimum needed to comply with reporting requirements and to limit the potential for transmission to others. The Company reserves the right to inform other employees that an unnamed co-worker has been diagnosed with COVID-19 if the other employees might have been exposed to the disease so the employees may take measures to protect their own health. The Company also reserves the right to inform vendors/suppliers or customers that an unnamed employee has been diagnosed with COVID-19 if they might have been exposed to the disease so those individuals may take measures to protect their own health.

                VIII. GENERAL QUESTIONS

                Given the fast-developing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Company may modify this Plan on a case by case basis. If you have any questions concerning this Plan, please contact Kurt Heidebreicht.