Covid-19 Prevention and Contingency Plan
1. Framework and Scope
According to the decree-law 13/2009, the employer is responsible for creating the best health conditions and organizing the Health and Safety at Work Services, and must ensure the conditions on an ongoing basis, based on preventive measures. .
In addition, the organization has an important social role in protecting the health and safety of its workers and their customers.
Likewise, the relevance and application of this document is important for the smooth running of the company, as well as for the prevention and control of infection, and for limiting the country's negative, economic and social impact.
Thus, this establishment declares to fulfill the requirements defined by Turismo de Portugal, in accordance with the guidelines of the Directorate-General for Health, which allow it to be considered a HEALTHY & SAFE Establishment.
2. Viruses and their transmission
COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) affects the respiratory system and can cause severe respiratory infections, such as pneumonia. Thus, the main symptoms detected are: fever (≥ 38ºC); cough; breathing difficulty, namely, air loss. Sore throat, headaches and / or muscle pain, tiredness and runny nose can also occur.
In addition, the main transmission of the virus is people, which can occur in the following ways:
3. General Prevention Measures
- Masks: For employees who are on company premises and vessels.
- Gloves: For crew whenever there is catering on board and for cleaning the spaces used by customers during the activity.
4. Prevention Measures at Facilities
4.1. Office
4.2. Boats
5. Recommendations:
6. Contingency Plan
In view of the preventive measures that will be applied and the respective recommendations, we will execute the contingency plan following all the guidelines of the DGS (General Health Board).
6.1. Identification and Procedure of a Suspected Infection Case
In the event that there is a case of infection by COVID-19, if the worker is the infected person, he will have to alert his direct superior or the designated responsible person, preferably by telephone and go to the established isolation area.
In this way, the worker will have to contact the SNS (national health service), and if it is an unsuspected case, he will have to inform the employer of the non-validation and he will communicate all the information to the doctor of the responsible worker. In case of being suspicious, the SNS24 will contact the Medical Helpline and an assessment of the case will be made by the SNS 24, which will then communicate to the worker.
With regard to passengers / customers, the alert must be given by the worker, the designated responsible person or his superior, alerting him to the situation so that the latter can activate the competent health authorities.
6.2. Delimitation of the Isolation Area
The isolation area established will be a vessel (Greenline 33 - Rosé), with the support of a kitchen, a living room, a bedroom and a bathroom properly equipped with a toilet, washbasin, soap, water and paper towels, with smooth linings. easy washing and sanitizing.
The suspected case will have at its disposal plastic water bottles, wafers, antiseptic solution, disposable paper towels, disposable gloves, surgical mask) non-manual waste container, plastic bags with ties and thermometer.
In addition, the suspect will have access to the contacts of the health authorities, INEM, SNS24 and the person responsible for activating the action plan.
6.3. COVID-19 Infected Action Plan
If it is confirmed that the individual is infected with COVID-19, the employer must reinforce the cleaning and disinfection of the surfaces / objects and areas most likely to be contaminated, taking as an example: those frequently handled and used by the confirmed patient.
Thus, the following instructions should be analyzed:
6.4. Surveillance of Nearby Contacts
After confirming the suspected case of infection with the new virus, a surveillance of all those who have been in contact with the infected person in the last 12 to 14 days should be carried out, such as:
Workers at high risk of exposure:
Workers with low risk of exposure:
6.5. Definition of Responsibilities
All workers must report to those responsible for contacting health authorities and trigger the action plan, the disease situation compatible with the symptoms of covid-19. It is important to note that it is extended to all those who use the company's facilities, from customers to suppliers.
If the situation is detected and / or communicated to the responsible person or persons responsible, he / she will have the duty to accompany and monitor the situation according to the procedures indicated in the present plan, always providing assistance to the infected suspect.
7. Hygiene and Occupational Safety Contacts and Health Services
RESPONSIBLE: Juliana Correia (+351 915 915 098); Beatriz Magalhães (+351 220 990 922)
EXTERNAL WORK MEDICINE SERVICES: Headquarters Continuous Action (+351 255 781 387)
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE: 808 24 24 24
8. Prevention Equipment and Products
PRODUCTS | LOCAL |
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Alcohol-based antiseptic solutions and paper wipes. | Administrative facilities / service area and vessels |
Wet wipes and disposable masks for social use. | Administrative facilities / service area and vessels |
Disposable paper towel for drying hands and cleaning common utensils and paper napkins. | Boats and dining area |
Surgical mask and disposable gloves. | Administrative facilities / service area, vessels and isolation area |
Equipment and cleaning products (not disposable), hygiene and disinfection. | Administrative facilities / service area and vessels |
Waste container with non-manual opening and plastic bags with tie | Cup and isolation area |
9. Information and Training for Employees
All workers are aligned and prepared to act at any time with the Prevention and Action Plan, being available in digital format on the company's intranet and also on the website (www.feeldouro.com). In addition, training, sensitization and awareness-raising activities will be carried out for workers, with topics such as: Health Policy, New Policies and Operating Procedures; Difference between cleaning, hygiene and sterilization; Individual responsibilities and control measures.
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