COVID-19 County Safety Plan 2905

Department Information

Name of Department Historical Museum & Research Center

Facility / Location Name Stone House

Address of Facility 9824 Route 16
Machias, New York. 14101
United States

Contact Information

Contact Name Brian McClellan

Phone Number 716-353-8200

Contact's Email Address bjmcclellan@cattco.org

People

Physical Distancing

Provide COVID-19 training as assigned by Human Resources Yes

Ensure 6 ft. distance between personnel, unless safety or core function of the work activity requires a shorter distance. Any time personnel are less than 6 ft. apart from one another, personnel must wear acceptable face coverings. Yes

Tightly confined spaces will be occupied by only one individual at a time, unless all occupants are wearing face coverings Yes

When distancing is not feasible between work stations or spaces, personnel must wear face coverings. Yes

Encourage social distancing through telework and flexible scheduling when feasible Yes

Protect personnel at high risk for severe illness through telework, or minimizing contact with the public and other employees when able Yes

Limit in-person gatherings (e.g. interviews) as much as possible and use tele- or video-conferencing whenever possible. Essential in-person gatherings (e.g. meetings) should be held in open, well-ventilated spaces with appropriate social distancing among participants Yes

Describe how you will meet the criteria above Staff will maintain social distance and utilize masks at all times when dealing with the public. Upcoming meetings of the museum board of trustees will be held in the lobby where minimum distances can be maintained.

Identify those employees that can remote work-from-home Yes

What types of positions may do remote work-from-home? Sue Allen, our part-time clerk, can work on our obituary files from home.

Establish designated areas for pick-ups, deliveries, and the public, limiting contact to the extent possible. Yes

Identify the designated areas within this location Not applicable to the museum, apart from advising the public to maintain distance.

Additional Comments

Provide a detailed summary of how you will implement and comply with the social distancing guidelines listed above for your department Maintaining distance and safety among staff will be simple as there is often only one person on duty at a time. When two staff members are in any proximity, masks will be utilized. Hand sanitizer will be provided for staff.

Public interactions at the museum come in two forms: visitors and researchers.
-Visitors will be informed by means of posted signs that they are asked to maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet between themselves and any other groups, and wear masks if possible while viewing exhibits.
-A cap of 10 visitors at a time will be implemented. If this cap is reached, the museum door will be closed with a sign indicating that more visitors may enter as soon as space allows.
-Researchers generally sit at the table in our research room and look through our archival materials. They will be placed so that a minimum six-foot distance is maintained between them and other researchers.
-If necessary, portable tables for researchers will be set up outside the research room to maintain distance.
-Staff will use masks at all times when working with or interacting with the public.

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Places

Physical Space Modifications

Please provide in detail any physical space modifications that are proposed to achieve social distancing requirements. These modifications can include, but not limited to rearranging offices, adding physical barriers, etc.

Agree to discuss space modifications with Public Works / Building Maintenance Yes

Describe in detail the modifications that are proposed & possible costs associated, if known Not applicable.

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Protective Equipment

Employers must provide employees with an acceptable face covering at no-cost to the employee and have an adequate supply of coverings in case of replacement. Yes

Face coverings must be cleaned or replaced after use or when damaged or soiled, may not be shared, and should be properly stored or discarded. Yes

Detailed Summary Options

Detailed Summary of Personal Protective Equipment County Historian has volunteered to make cloth masks for our three-person staff. Staff will be responsible for cleaning their masks between shifts.

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Hygiene and Cleaning

Adhere to hygiene and sanitation requirements from the CDC and NYS Dept. of Health. Yes

Provide and maintain hand hygiene stations for personnel, including handwashing with soap, water, and paper towels, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing 60% or more alcohol for areas where handwashing is not feasible. Yes

Conduct regular cleaning and disinfection at least after every shift, daily, or more frequently as needed, and frequent cleaning and disinfection of shared objects (e.g. tools, machinery) and surfaces, as well as high transit areas, such as restrooms and common areas, must be completed. Yes

Detailed Summary Options

Detailed Summary of Hygiene and Cleaning Masks will be provided for staff. Hand sanitizer will be made available in our research room for staff and researchers to use. Provided we can obtain disinfectant spray, door handles, copy machine controls and any used workspace will be disinfected at the conclusion of each shift or after use by researchers.

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Communication

Post signage throughout the site to remind personnel to adhere to proper hygiene, social distancing rules, appropriate use of PPE, and cleaning and disinfecting protocols. Yes

Establish a communication method for employees, visitors, and customers with a consistent means to provide updated information. Yes

If a worker tests positive for COVID-19, department head must immediately notify the County Health Departments and cooperate with contact tracing efforts, including notification of potential contacts, such as workers or visitors who had close contact with the individual, while maintaining confidentiality required by state and federal law and regulations. Yes

Detailed Summary Options

Detailed Summary of Communication Guidelines Historian Sharon Fellows and myself, as curator, are department heads and informed on all requirements. Our part-time clerk, Sue Allen, will be given all necessary information and training to ensure she is aware of the new guidelines.

Signs will be posted at the entrance to the museum, our restroom and research room informing the public of social distancing rules.

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Process

Screening

All employees shall self-monitor and check his or her temperature every 12 hours whether at work or at home. Yes

All employees shall also undergo a pre-shift temperature screening when reporting to work at the beginning of each shift. Yes

All employees shall report at the beginning of each shift to a central designated point of entry which shall be determined by the County Administrator. Yes

For employees that do not report to a physical building and instead travel from home to places in the community, each shall perform a pre-shift temperature screening before each shift. Leaving the home and reporting to your work site is the equivalent of your attestation that you are without a fever. Yes

Symptom Screening

If you have any of the following symptoms, staff shall not enter the workplace and shall contact his or her supervisor and refer the employee to contact the EOC nurse. Yes

Where is the designated point of entry for this/each location within your department The museum main entrance in the lobby near the Stone House elevators.

How will you implement the pre-shift temperature screening and symptom screening at each location in accordance with Directive 11-2020? Upon entry to the museum each morning, all staff will screen their temperature before beginning duties.

PPE Request

Personal Protective Equipment, Social Distancing Markers, Signage, or Cleaning Products that you will need to reopen.

Do you need Masks/Face Coverings for your employees? No

Do you need Eye Protection for your employees? No

Do you need Protective Clothing for your employees? No

Do you need Hand Sanitizer for this location? Yes

Hand Sanitizer

Quantity of 2oz. Bottles 3

Quantity of Gallon Jugs (for refill or common areas) 1

Do you need Cleaning / Disinfecting Supplies? Yes

Cleaning/Disinfecting Supplies

Quantity of Disinfectant Spray with towels 2

Quantity of Disinfectant Wipes 2

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Do you need gloves? Yes

Gloves

How many boxes of small gloves would you like? 1

How many boxes of medium gloves would you like? 1

How many boxes of large gloves would you like? 1

Do you need any Thermometers? Yes

Thermometers

Purpose / Use of "No Touch" Thermometers Monitoring temperature of staff before each shift.

Quantity of "No Touch" Thermometers 1