We have implemented extraordinary “Epidemic Prevention Measures” with the 10 following steps (*This does not concern China where we already have a clear plan communicated and where the situation is improving):
We follow the local authorities’ recommendations in terms of health and safety and travel bans or limitations
Appointment of one Chief Hygiene Safety Officer per office
Self-temperature checks on a daily basis – above 37.5 degrees, the person must report to the Chief Hygiene and Safety officer and their N+1, and consult a doctor
Recommendations on hygiene rules
Guidelines for employees who exhibit flu-like symptoms to stay home and seek immediate medical advice
Any employee whose family or household member is a suspected case or has travelled to known contaminated clusters shall immediately notify the Chief Hygiene and Safety Officer and: – Refrain from working from the office or travelling to factories until a decision is made by the Chief Hygiene and Safety Officer and their N+1
– If the risk is confirmed – 14 days self-isolation and work from home
Visitors to our offices for face-to-face meetings are not authorised. If face-to-face meetings are necessary, guests must be registered and determined as healthy by the Chief Hygiene and Safety Officer
Employees to minimize social contact, with a limit on the number of teams at the office at the same time and 1m safety distance followed
Everyone wears mask in office or while travelling to factories
A questionnaire for each factory is implemented with each booking to ensure conditions are suitable for inspection and rules of hygiene and safety are also followed by factories
For more information, consult your usual contacts.
