VRC Communicable Disease Prevention Plan

(as recommended by WorkSafeBC)

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As we navigate through the pandemic, our goal is to keep our members and staff safe.

COVID-19 Safety Plans have been developed and implemented to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in our facility.  In addition, we have developed a Communicable Disease Prevention Plan as recommended by WorkSafeBC.  The Plan is as follows:

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Monitoring and reviewing information issued by the PHO:

  • The Executive Director and COVID Task Force actively monitors news updates from the PHO, BC Health Authority, BC Centre for Disease Control, WorkSafe BC and ViaSport.

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Measures, practices, and policies adopted to reduce the risk:

  • Cleaning and Hygiene: VRC will continue to clean public spaces and sanitize high touch areas daily.
  • Instruct staff to constantly monitor for symptoms of communicable diseases.
  • Instruct staff to stay home and follow BC Centre for Disease Control for isolation if they have symptoms of a communicable disease, with pay.
  • Signage to remind workers to wash their hands regularly and to cover coughs and sneezes.
  • Hand sanitizer dispensers are available throughout the club and office.
  • Office staff sanitize their workspace when transitioning from one person to another.
  • Plexiglass barriers are available to seperate office and bar staff from customers.
  • Masks are available to be worn by all staff in common areas, unless eating and/or drinking.
  • Employees are given time off to receive vaccinations for COVID-19 and to stay home if reactions occur.

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Additional measures in place in case of elevated risk:

  • Reduce overlapping shifts where possible.
  • Work at alternate locations in the club, for example, the lounge, the bar, the office.
  • Work from home whenever is possible.

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Communication Strategy:

  • Post plans on club website.
  • Post signage at the front door, office, janitorial staff areas, where appropriate.
  • Update staff at weekly meetings or as necessary.

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Monitoring and Continual Improvement

  • The office will ensure measures are functioning properly, followed, and maintained.
  • The office will continually monitor the guidance, orders, and recommendations from the PHO, BC Health Authority, BC Centre for Disease Control, WorkSafe BC, and ViaSport.
  • Staff will be updated accordingly.