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Updated June 25, 2020 by Matt Vielbig, Director of Safety and Security (COVID-19 Supervisor)
RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE®
Comprehensive COVID -19 Safety Plan
RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE ®
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RTC COVID-19 Safety Plan
Table of contents
RTC COVID-19 Control and Response Policy and Procedure
RTC COVID-19 Resources
RTC COVID-19 Safety Training
What is COVID-19
Signs and symptoms of COVID-19
How to stop the spread of COVID-19
High-risk individuals and instructions
Protection measures
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Sanitization and disinfection
COVID-19 Supervisor information
Weekly safety training information
COVID-19 screening protocol
Restroom / handwashing locations
Break protocol
Facility protocols
Security protocols
Infection protocol
Outbreak protocol
Appendix A: COVID-19 PPE
PPE Risk level summary
Appendix B: Cleaning and disinfection
Appendix C: Work/instruction space information
Appendix D: COVID-19 related PPE supply requests
Appendix E: Cleaning Schedule
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RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE POLICY & PROCEDURE
CHAPTER SECTION TITLE HISTORY 7 17 COVID-19 Control and Response
Procedures Adopted: 6/2020 Revised: Reviewed: Sponsor: J. Gilmore English
POLICY:
Control measures and response procedures of this policy have been established for compliance with restarting Higher Education & Critical Infrastructure Workforce Training programs in response to COVID-19 and subsequent orders from the Governor. This policy and procedure may be subject to change as updated information and best practices are communicated through governmental policies and public health guidelines. Renton Technical College Programs will operate according to standards, control measures, and response procedures outlined below. Failure to adhere to control measures and response procedures may result in sanctions against RTC, including work and instructional activities being shut down, as well as necessary disciplinary action for employees and/or students. Definitions: COVID-19:
An infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which can result in severe symptoms of fever, cough, fatigue, difficulty breathing, and loss of taste and smell. Some carriers may be asymptomatic.
COVID-19 Safety Training: Training conducted at every program location the first day upon return to work/classes and then weekly thereafter.
COVID-19 Supervisor: A staff member assigned to oversee program operation to monitor the health of employees and students while enforcing the COVID-19 safety plan. Available always during work and class activities in person or by phone and email.
COVID-19 Exposure: Remaining in close proximity (within 6 feet) of a person who is positive with COVID-19 for more than 15 minutes.
Face Masks/Coverings: A form of PPE to be worn that may protect the person wearing the mask/covering or may be designed to prevent the spread of aerosolized particle or droplets from a cough, sneeze, breathing, or talking.
Personal Protective Equipment: Commonly referred to as PPE, items that are designed to be worn to protect the wearer from hazards.
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Social/Physical Distancing: Maintaining a constant distance between all persons 6 feet or approximately 2 meters always.
PROCEDURE: Renton Technical College will post a comprehensive COVID-19 exposure control, mitigation, and recovery plan that will be available for inspection online and physically at the Security office in Building N, room 103. This plan will be available for inspection by state and local authorities during program activities and will be distributed electronically to students and employees participating in programs or work on campus. The COVID-19 supervisor will also maintain a copy of the COVID-19 exposure control, mitigation, and recovery plan.
I. COVID-19 Supervisor Each critical workforce training program where instruction or labs will be conducted in person on site will be overseen by the COVID-19 supervisor or designee to ensure safety measures and practices outlined in this document are followed. Apprenticeships, and offsite programs will have a designated COVID-19 Supervisor for each location.
II. COVID-19 Safety Training Safety training will be conducted on the first day of lab/class and weekly updates will be provided by the COVID-19 supervisor or designee. The purpose will be to explain the protective measures in response to COVID-19. A safety training must be conducted at all program locations on the first day of class/work and weekly thereafter. The safety training will consist of communicating:
Operations within the workplace/instruction area o Meeting locations with proper distancing, for daily attendance and safety
training/briefing. o Screening all employees/students prior to building entry for symptoms daily. o Face mask or covering worn always except isolated fresh air breaks, outside
away from buildings and others. o Identification worn at all times. o One point of entry/exit. o Buildings security during lab instruction. o No gathering or sitting in cars with those outside your household on breaks or
during instruction. o Students/employees may be dismissed for the day if safety protocols are not
followed. Intentional disregard may result in disciplinary action.
Social and physical distancing practices including floor markings indicating direction of travel in confined areas.
Identify choke points and high-risk areas that must be avoided.
Locations to wash/sanitize hands.
Instructions to wash hands often, at least once per hour.
Avoid touching unnecessary items, face, eyes, nose, and mouth.
Available disinfectants (sanitization station in each instruction area) and how to use them properly.
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Daily safety training may be completed where appropriate to maintain social and
physical distancing.
Program Deans will work collectively with faculty and the COVID-19 supervisor to
resolve safety concerns in a timely manner.
III. COVID-19 Canvas Course A COVID-19 safety course will be made available on RTC’s Canvas site for students and employees.
IV. Travel Restrictions Any employee or student who has travelled outside of Washington, Oregon, or Idaho with the intent to return to campus for work or instructional purposes, must self-quarantine for 14 days to be eligible to work or attend classes at RTC. If you have traveled outside of these states or are planning to travel and will be returning to work/instructional areas, notify your supervisor/instructor immediately.
V. Social/Physical Distancing Work, instruction, and lab spaces have been designated to have a maximum capacity of students and employees in a room in order to maintain social/physical distancing standards, which is a minimum of 6 feet, or 2 meters from others always. A sign will be posted on each door of instruction spaces used to indicate the maximum capacity for operations during COVID-19 transmission risk. Gathering, huddling, or breaking a 6-foot distance between persons must be prevented by taking breaks, lunch, and performing certain tasks in shifts.
VI. Personal Protective Equipment: PPE for the activity being performed must always be provided and worn. If a program requires PPE for the activity and it is not available, the program will stop and will only resume when appropriate PPE is available. Currently there is a shortage of N-95 masks, nitrile gloves, and disposable gowns. If a program requires these items, ensure stock is available and can be replenished. Labs will not commence until programs can meet and maintain all requirements, including providing materials, schedules, and equipment required to comply. Face masks and coverings in accordance with Washington Department of Health guidelines, or as required by Washington Department of Labor and Industries safety rules, are always required to be worn while on the RTC campus and off-site instruction areas. Masks may be removed for designated fresh air breaks outside and away from others, during meal breaks, and in an office area where a door can be closed, and the space is not shared with other students or employees. A cloth face covering will be provided to employees and students by RTC for all activities to meet this requirement. Personal face masks or coverings are permitted, but must:
Cover the nose and mouth completely.
Fit securely with as few gaps as possible.
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Not incorporate an exhalation valve which allows aerosolized particles and droplets to pass through the mask unfiltered.
Individuals who do not need to wear face masks include:
Children two years or younger.
Children aged 12 years or less, unless parents and caregivers supervise the use of face coverings by children and avoid misuse.
Any individual who has a physical disability that prevents easily wearing or removing a face covering.
An individual who is deaf and uses facial and mouth movements as part of communication.
Any individual who has been advised by a medical professional and can present documentation that wearing a face covering may pose a risk to that individual for health-related reasons.
Any individual who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance.
Individuals listed above who are not required to wear a face mask should cover coughs and sneezes by using disposable tissue, washing hands often and after each expectoration.
VII. Personnel Tracking A daily attendance log will be kept for all program activities and employees which must be retained for a minimum of four weeks. The log must include:
Full name
Contact phone number
Email address
Buildings visited
Time spent in each location
VIII. Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness Hand washing stations are available to all employees and students. They are clearly marked and identifiable. The appropriate location for handwashing for the program is communicated in the safety trainings. Employees and students should wash hands regularly for 20 seconds
Upon entering a building.
Before and after restroom use.
Before and after eating, coughing, sneezing, blowing one’s nose, and after adjusting or touching one’s mask.
Hand sanitizer with a minimum alcohol content of 60% can be used to supplement hand washing but should not be substituted for washing hands regularly.
Clean your work/instruction area with provided disinfectants before and after use. Required hygienic practices will be posted and visible to all employees, students, and potential visitors.
IX. Health and Symptoms Employees and students may not participate on site for program activities when:
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They are feeling sick.
Have been in close contact with another person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
They develop symptoms of COVID-19.
A. Screening questions 1. Have you tested positive for COVID-19? 2. Have you been in contact or exposed to anyone who has tested positive for
COVID-19? 3. Do you have a new fever (100.4 degrees or higher), or a sense of having a fever? 4. Do you have a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition? 5. Do you have shortness of breath or difficulty breathing that cannot be
contributed to another health condition? 6. Do you have new muscle aches that you cannot contribute to another health
condition? 7. Do you have new respiratory system symptoms such as a sore throat, runny
nose, nasal congestion or sneezing you cannot attribute to another health condition?
8. Do you have new chills or repeated shaking with chills you cannot attribute to another health condition?
9. Do you have new loss of taste or smell you cannot attribute to another condition?
If someone answers yes to any of the above questions, they should be sent home and advised to contact their health care provider. Ensure you have their accurate contact information. Employees and students must take their temperature before arriving to campus to help ensure they do not have a fever. If they were not able to take their temperature, they must present a normal range temperature prior to participating in program activities on site. RTC instructors or the COVID-19 Supervisor can measure temperatures if needed. Failure to present a normal range temperature may result in being dismissed from the campus until fever symptoms have been absent for at least 72 hours.
If an employee or student develops symptoms during work or study, they must notify their supervisor immediately and report all locations they worked for immediate cleaning and disinfecting once they have been dismissed.
X. Incident Reporting and Contact Tracing
When an RTC community member tests positive for COVID-19 and has exposed persons or facilities at Renton Technical College, RTC must be notified in a as soon as possible to begin contact tracing and notification. To report a positive COVID-19 test or to report a COVID-19 exposure incident:
Notify RTC Security by phone: 425-235-7871 or email: [email protected].
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If you do not receive an answer by phone, please leave a detailed message for a security member to contact you including your name, phone number, email address, and employee or student number.
Information regarding positive COVID-19 community members will be kept confidential as exposure notification takes place in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
If you are contacted for contact tracing you may be advised to self-quarantine and monitor your health for signs of COVID-19.
Renton Technical College will notify those who have been exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 once a COVID-19 positive report has been established. Communication to those affected will include information how to respond and proceed based on Center for Disease Control Public Health Recommendations for Community-Related Exposure.
XI. Routine Cleaning and Disinfection Students and instructors will disinfect lab equipment and surfaces at the end of each lab period and prior to the lab space being used by the end of each class/lab session. Employees will disinfect shared equipment they use and oversee at the start and end of each workday. Disinfecting will be conducted with RTC provided disinfectants and cleaning supplies.
Custodians will provide routine cleaning and disinfection of all trafficked areas to include, but not limited to, restrooms, doors, door handles, and other surfaces required in their daily routine cleaning protocols.
XII. Facility Preventative Actions
Interior doors to instructional spaces and restrooms will remain propped open in order to increase air flow and reduce the need to touch door handles.
Sanitization stations or sanitation kits will be delivered to instructional areas for continuous surface and personal disinfecting needs.
Water fountains will be bagged with signage posted notifying the closure and requesting water bottles be used.
Break rooms and common eating areas are closed with signage posted.
Outdoor air ventilation will be increased in areas, if possible.
Open minimum air dampers as high as 100% to eliminate recirculation.
Improve air filtration to MERV-13 or higher if not already implemented.
Keep HVAC systems running 24 hours if possible.
Physical barriers installed in areas where transactions and inspections take place.
XIII. Facility Exposure Response In the event there is confirmation of a person who has been in RTC buildings who has tested positive with COVID-19 within 24 hours, the building (or specific area, if identified) will be closed and secured for cleaning and sanitization. Cabinet members will be notified, and notifications prepared for the campus community.
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As the facility permits, windows will be opened, and HVAC controls will be modified to facilitate the removal of possible contaminated air. After 3 hours, custodians may enter with appropriate PPE including N-95 masks or equivalent, eye protection (goggles), disposable clothing and shoe protection, and nitrile gloves to begin cleaning disinfecting all surfaces and areas that can be touched or where a person is likely to make contact including but not limited to floors, tables, chairs, desks, computers, doors, door handles, light switches, electronic equipment such as phones, copiers, and other devices. Disinfection procedures will be monitored by the Custodial Manager and designated COVID-19 Supervisor. All used PPE will be disposed of, goggles will be sanitized. Custodians who are designated to disinfect an exposed area should have a spare change of clothes to put on once decontamination is completed. Clothes worn while cleaning should be bagged and laundered as soon as possible with hot soap and water. Finally, wash hands and other possible exposed areas (arms, face, and neck) with soap and water for 20 seconds or more.
XIV. Post-Exposure Recovery
The COVID-19 supervisor overseeing the exposed area will consult with the Director of Facilities and Grounds Services to review the process and decontamination tasks completed prior to consulting with a King County Public Health Liaison. A written report will be compiled documenting the process from notification of a positive case to all response measures completed including recommendations regarding reopening from the King County Department of Public Health. The President of RTC will review the information and determine if the facility can open and programs resume.
XV. Resources: King County Public Health COVID-19 resource page (https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19.aspx) Washington State Department of Health COVID-19 resource page (https://www.doh.wa.gov/emergencies/coronavirus) Center for Disease Control COVID-19 resource page (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) King County directive to wear face coverings (https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/care/masks.aspx) RTC Director of Safety & Security 425-235-7836 (https://www.rtc.edu/campus-security) RTC Director of Facilities and Grounds Services 425-235-2352 x2374, [email protected]
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RTC Office of the President 425-235-2426, [email protected] RTC Contact Information page (https://www.rtc.edu/contact-info)
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COVID-19 Safety Training and Information
1111 What you should know about COVID-19 to protect yourself and others
Know about (OVID-19 Practice social distancing Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused Buy groceries and medicine, by a virus that can spread from person go to the doctor, and to person. complete banking activities
online when possible. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout • If you must go in person, the world. stay at least 6 feet away from
others and disinfect items you COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild must touch. (or no symptoms) to severe illness. Get deliveries and takeout, and limit in-person contact as
Kn ow how (OVID-19 is spread much as possible. ····················································
You can become infected by coming into close contact (about 6 feet or two Prevent the spread of arm lengths) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily spread COVIO-19 if you are sick from person to person. Stay home if you are sick,
• You can become infected from respiratory except to get medical care. droplets when an infected person coughs, Avoid public transportation, sneezes, or talks. ride-sharing, or taxis. You may also be able to get it by touching a Separate yourself from other surface or object that has the virus on it, and people and pets in your home. then by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
There is no specific treatment forCOVID-19,butyou can seek
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 medical care to help relieve your symptoms.
There is currently no vaccine to protect If you need medical attention, against COVID-19. The best way to protect call ahead. yourself is to avoid being exposed to the
virus that causes COVID-19. Stay home as much as possible and avoid Know your risk for close contact with others. severe illness Wear a cloth face covering that covers your nose and mouth in public settings. Everyone is at risk of
getting COVID-19. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Older adults and people of
any age who have serious Wash your hands often with soap and water underlying medical conditions for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol may be at higher risk for more based hand sanitizer that contains at least severe illness. 60% alcohol.
cdc.gov/coronaviru s
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of Coronavirus ((OVID--
Know the symptoms of COVID-19, which can include the following:
I f • t. Cough Fever Chills
> Muscle pain
Shortness of breath or Sore throat New loss of difficulty breathing • taste or smell
Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness, and appear 2-14 days after you are exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
*Seek med ical care imme diately if someone has emergency warning signs of COVID-19.
Trouble breathing Inability to wake or stay awake Persistent pain or pressure
in the chest Bluish lips or face
New confusion
This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concer n ing to you.
cdc.gov/coronavirus
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Stop the
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Stop the Spread of Germs Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19.
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Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the
trash and wash your hands.
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When in public, wear a Clean and disinfect Do not touch your cloth face covering over frequently touched eyes, nose, and mouth. your nose and mouth. objects and surfaces.
Stay home when you are sick, Wash your hands often with soap except to get medical care. and water for at least 20 seconds.
cdc.gov/coronavirus
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High Risk individuals
What You Can do if You are at Higher Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19
Are You at Higher Risk Here's What You Can do to for Severe Illness? Help Protect Yourself
Stay home if possible .
• Wash your hands often.
Based on what we know now, those at high-risk for Avoid dose contact severe illness from COVID-19 are:
• Pecple aged 65 jf aB and older and stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms'length) •PecplewhollYelnaoomghom,..-~~fdly from other people.
People of all ages ....;th underlying medical mndtion.1, particulal1y if not well mntroUed, induding:
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Protection Measures
How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering Accessible: ht!p1:/lwww.cdup•lcoron .. l'U1/2019-ncovlprevent-gett11g-~(tldl7-dotll-l•c..i°"~"9~hlrn
WEAR YOUR FACE COVERING CORRECTLY , Wash your hands before putting on your tac, cov,nng , Put It over your nose and mouth and secure It under your chin , Try to flt It snugly against the sides of yoUJ face , Make sure you can breathe easily , Do not place a mask on a child younger than 2
USE THE FACE COVERING TO PROTECT OTHERS , We;y; a face covering to protect othffl In GUe you're Infect~
but don't have symptoms • Kffp the covenng on your tac, the enure nme yo,./re In public • Donl put thecovertng around your neck or up on your forehead • Donl touch the face covering, and, If you do, clean your hands
'''''''''' FOLLOW EVERYDAY HEALTH HABITS • Stay at least 6 feet "iNfay from othffl • Avoid contact with people who are ~ck • Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least
20 seconds each time • Use hand sanitizer If soap and water are not available
TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTH FACE COVERING CAREFULLY, WHEN YOtrRE HOME • UnUe the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops • Handle only by the ear loops or Ues • Fold ou~de corners together • Place covertng In the washing machine • Wash your hands with soap and water
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For lnstructlorn on malthg a cloth face coverlllg. see: cdc.gov /coronavirus
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PPE for the activity being performed must always be provided and worn. If a program requires PPE for the activity and it is not available, the program will stop and will only resume when appropriate PPE is available
N-95 and disposable surgical masks are recommended to be reserved for first responders and health care professionals in high-risk settings
o See Appendix A for required PPE related to COVID-19 and your position/program
• Wear a non-medical , Save medical masks for face covering healthcare workers • when in and others in public space s high-risk settings M
Face Medi cal covering s mask s include: include:
Cloth fa ce Surgical masks masks They may also be labe led as
Isolation, denta l, or medica l p rocedure masks.
Scarves
Bandanas N95 respirators
For more infor m atio n: Public Health l•fl kingcounty.gov /masks Seattle & King County 1:11
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Sanitiz
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STOP THE SPREAD OF GEB·M Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases li_ke· COV.ID-
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
cdc.gov/COVID19
Use readily available cleaning supplies in your lab or workspace to continually clean and disinfect shared
equipment and commonly touched object or surfaces related to your work or lab. RTC has supplied Virex II
256 in a spray bottle for this purpose. Please see the below label for information related to Virex II 256.
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One-Step Disinfectant Cleaner COHTEIITS OF THIS CONTAINER PIIEPARUI PIOOUCTO.
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: OidEcyldiTiethyl ammonllm chlOflde --·-···--· .. 0.034!1, TEl!FONO DEEMIRGEIICIA: 1-800-85 1•7H5 Use lllutlon: 1 :256 n-Al~)'l (5<114 c,., ,014 C,r, 10'!4 C,e)
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INGIIEDIOOES ACTIVOS: RegistroEI\\N' 70627·24 Clorvro de amonio dldeclo diTietllo ···-···-··--·· 0.034!'. Clorvro de amonlo n•alqulcl (5ml c,., 40'11 C11, 10'!4 C11)
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Virex II 256 Kills microorganisms including HIV-1, VRE, MRSA, GRSA, MRSE, VISA, PRSP, Herpes Simplex type 1
& 2, Influenza Type A2, Adenovirus, Rotavirus and many more. See Appendix B.
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Social Distancing Supervisors and instructors are responsible for ensuring employees and students are maintaining social distancing
practices and wearing appropriate face coverings. In addition, if an instruction or workspace requires floor markings to
help ensure distancing practices due to confined areas object placement, supervisors and instructors must determine
and label their areas appropriately. Floor markings are available from Facilities in limited quantities, tape can be
substituted if it is clearly communicated what the tape markings indicate in each space.
Social distancing + face mask is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID 19. You should maintain social
distancing unless there is a specific pedagogical need for closer engagement. Face masks are required at all
times.
Social Distancing and face coverings must be used/practiced together; they cannot be substituted one for
the other. Face masks are required at RTC. If you need a face covering contact [email protected]
Personal Hygiene Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds!
Before entering your lab or workspace
Before using the restroom
After using the restroom
Returning from a meal or break period
Periodically throughout the day
After adjusting your face mask
Prior to leaving for the day
COVID-19 Supervisor The RTC Main Campus COVID-19 Supervisor is the Director of Safety and Security and can be reached by calling RTC
Security at 425-235-7871 or email at [email protected] In the event the Director of Safety and Security is not available,
acting Security Officers will act as the COVID-19 Supervisor to enforce this safety plan.
COVID-19 Safety Training Prior to returning to campus for face to face instruction, the COVID-19 Supervisor or designee will conduct a review of safety training information contained within this document via online meeting in order to present updated information and assist faculty and Deans with safety concerns, issues, and corrective actions. This meeting will be hosted weekly on Fridays at 9:00AM and can be joined with the following Zoom link: https://rtcedu.zoom.us/j/99977130567 Meeting ID: 999 7713 0567
Screening Protocol Students and employees attending RTC each day for instruction or work must complete and submit a screening
questionnaire prior to starting class or your designated work. Supervisors and Instructors will have access to ensure
screening is completed by all persons present on campus. Failure to complete daily screening will result in denial of
access to the campus or removal from the campus.
To access the COVID-19 Screening Link, go to www.rtc.edu/CampusAccess
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Faculty will receive an email notification their students have completed the screening; faculty should verify this with
their attendance record at the start of each lab. If a student has not submitted the screening, provide an opportunity for
them to complete it before engaging in lab activities.
In the event the online screening tool is not functioning, a supervisor or instructor must screen individuals discreetly by
asking the following questions:
1. Have you tested positive for COVID-19?
2. Have you been in contact or exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
3. Do you have a new fever (100.4 degrees or higher), or a sense of having a fever?
4. Do you have a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition?
5. Do you have shortness of breath or difficulty breathing that cannot be attributed to another health condition?
6. Do you have new muscle aches that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
7. Do you have new respiratory system symptoms such as a sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion or sneezing you cannot attribute to another health condition?
8. Do you have new chills or repeated shaking with chills you cannot attribute to another health condition?
9. Do you have new loss of taste or smell you cannot attribute to another condition?
If someone answers yes to any of the above questions, they should be sent home and advised to contact their health
care provider. Ensure you have their accurate contact information.
Employees and students must take their temperature before arriving to campus to help ensure they do not have a fever. If they were not able to take their temperature, they must present a normal range temperature prior to participating in program activities on site. RTC instructors or the COVID-19 Supervisor can provide a thermometer to give to the person to measure temperatures if needed. Failure to present a normal range temperature may result in being dismissed from the campus until fever symptoms have been absent for at least 72 hours.
Restroom and sink locations Each instruction or work area must identify the nearest restroom and handwashing station for use and communicate
this to students and employees. This information will also be posted at the lab entry point.
See Appendix C
Break Protocol Instructors and supervisors must manage breaks and meal periods to ensure:
Break staggering, no gathering inside or outside
No sitting in vehicles with anyone outside their household
Meals are consumed in a safe location where a mask can be removed.
All returning from breaks or meal periods have washed their hands and donned their face coverings
Facility Protocol RTC will increase HVAC system flow and output to help clear air from campus facilities.
If your instruction or work area has windows, keep them open until instruction or work has completed
Physical barriers put in place where exchanges or inspection of work take place
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If your instruction or work area has a door that leads into a shared hallway, keep it propped open during work or
instruction. Do not prop open exterior building or room doors that cannot be monitored for access
Restroom doors identified for instruction or work use for each specific area will be propped open to reduce
touched surfaces. Signage will be posted for social distancing and safe practices for occupancy and hand
washing. Do not close restroom doors unless they are designated for single occupancy
Security Protocol Instruction and work area exterior doors are always to be secured in order to prevent unauthorized access of persons
who have not been properly screened to be on site including visitors and the public.
Students and employees must wear RTC Identification badges. Access badges will be provided to students to help keep
buildings secured where necessary. Provide a list of registered students to [email protected] and [email protected] in
order to receive access cards for your students. If a visitor or unknown person accesses your instruction area or
workspace and does not have business at the college, contact RTC Security immediately by calling 425-235-7871. Be
prepared to provide:
A description of the person
Their behavior
The purpose of their presence
Current location or last known direction of travel
Do not be intimidated to ask an unauthorized person to leave your instruction or workspace for your personal safety
or the safety and security of your students or employees.
Disinfect any areas an unknown person may have touched/accessed.
Infection Protocol All students and employees will be informed to stay home when sick or not feeling well. In the event someone develops
COVID-19 Symptoms at RTC they must:
Notify their supervisor or instructor immediately
Be asked to leave the site and find a way to get home safely
Monitor their health and COVID-19 symptoms
Self-Isolate and contact their health care professional if symptoms worsen
Seek guidance for COVID-19 testing if necessary
Update their supervisor or instructor on test results
All working surfaces should be disinfected and cleaned thoroughly at the report of a student or employee becoming sick
while at work. All other employees should continue to practice good hygiene by washing their hands regularly and
continued use of required PPE.
If symptoms of COVID-19 or an illness develops off-site, the student or employee must:
Notify their supervisor or instructor
Monitor their health and COVID-19 symptoms
Self-Isolate and contact their health care professional if symptoms worsen
Seek guidance for COVID-19 testing if necessary
Update their supervisor or instructor on test results
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Outbreak Protocol The space(s) will be closed for cleaning and disinfecting. Instruction or work will be moved to online modules until it is
deemed safe to return to the site and resume work or instruction in person (see COVID-19 Control and Response
Procedures for details)
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Appendix A: COVID-19 and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may vary from very high to low risk. The level of risk depends in part on the industry, type of work performed, and the need for direct physical contact or repeated or extended time within 6 feet in proximity to people known to be, or suspected of being infected with SARS-CoV-2. To help departments determine appropriate precautions, Campus Security has adopted the OSHA Occupational Risk levels to characterize our work on campus, consisting of very high, high, medium, and low.
While engineering and administrative controls are considered more effective in minimizing exposure to SARS-CoV-2, PPE may also be needed to prevent certain exposures. While correctly using PPE can help prevent some exposures, it should not take the place of other prevention strategies.
All types of PPE must be:
Selected based upon the hazard to the worker. Properly fitted and periodically refitted, as applicable (e.g., respirators). Consistently and properly worn when required. Regularly inspected, maintained, and replaced, as necessary. Properly removed, cleaned, and stored or disposed of, as applicable, to avoid contamination of self, others, or the environment.
The most important things we can all do to limit the spread of illness are to:
Stay home when you are sick and avoid close contact with others.
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If water is not available, use hand sanitizer, with at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Wear a mask to protect others when you are in any indoor or outdoor public space where you may be within 6 feet of someone who doesn’t live with you.
Avoid contact with people who are sick.
Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing. Immediately throw the tissue in the garbage.
Practice social distancing- Keep at least six feet between yourself and others as much as possible.
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COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Risk Level Summary
RTC Employee Risk Level Risk Description Job Role / Activity PPE
Category
Respirator (N95 or PAPR)
Disposable Gown Jobs with a high potential for
Safety glasses or chemical exposure to known or suspected
Healthcare workers performing aerosol goggles VERY HIGH sources of COVID-19 during N/A
generating activities, Morgue workers Face shield or surgical mask specific medical, post-mortem or
(extends N95 life) Disposable laboratory procedures.
gloves
Healthcare or laboratory Surgical masks or respirator Jobs with a high potential for personnel collecting/handling when available (N95, cartridge-
exposure to known or suspected specimens from known or style respirator, or PAPR) sources of COVID-19, such as suspected COVID-19 Disposable gloves Disposable
HIGH N/A hospitals, care facilities, or clinics. patients, Healthcare Delivery and gowns, Safety glasses or No aerosol generating procedures Support Staff, Medical Transport chemical goggles
performed. Workers, Mortuary Workers, Face shield (extends N95 life) General Healthcare Employees
Disposable Gloves
Disposable Gown Jobs that require disinfection of a
Custodial response for enhanced Safety goggles or face shield workspace or facility after a
Medium disinfection for a known or suspected Custodian N-95 face mask (if available) COVID-19 positive person has
COVID-19 location Face mask with N-95 equivalent been present.
filter
Cloth face mask On-campus Faculty Safety glasses or face shield (in
Cashiers In-person public-facing Jobs that require close contact lieu of desktop barrier)
Financial Aid Specialist positions with with people who may be infected Desktop barrier
Registration Specialist transactional but show no symptoms Disposable gloves for
exchanges or contact Administrative Assistants transactional exchanges
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Jobs that do not require contact Cloth face masks as with people known to be or Custodians recommended by the CDC and suspected to be infected. Maintenance Positions with no department of Health
Low Grounds person to person (Workers in this category have exchanges or contact
minimal occupational contact with the public and other coworkers)
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Appendix B: Cleaning and Disinfection
VIREX II 256
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL This proooct Is a ooe-step gennlcldal disinfectant cleaner and deodorant designed for general deaning, Bacterlclclal stablltty al Use-Dltutloll - Whe11 dlkrtecl, It sfloold remaln ettecUve agalnsl disinfecting, deodlliZlng, and killif19..!!!Q!(L and mildew oo hard, non-pc>rous efl'liroomental surtaces. It Pseudomonas aerugnosa. staphylocoa:us aureus and Salmonela enter1ca for~ to 1 year In
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. deans qliekly by removing dirt, grime, mold, mldew, IJoCly Oils and Olher ~ic matter convnonly found storage as loog as It remains sealed. n product becomes Wilbly dkty or contaminated, tile PESTICIDE STORAGE In: IIOspltals, ntrSlng hOmes, me<lcal ctnces, !WIS, molelS. public areas, reslrooms, sdlools and use-oilutton roost be discanled and fresll product prepared. #nfs use clean, Illy containers
colleges, and foodservice establishments. Do not reuse empty container. Keep from freezing. when diutq this product.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL tt Is designed for use oo tile folovring hard, non-porous envionmental surfaces: cellngs, chairs, This product can be appled by mop, sponge, cloth, disposable dol!I, disposable v.1pe, paper countertops, fixtures, sinkS, tables, letephooes, tollets, urtnals, walls, and Olher ttems made of aluminum, Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray towel, mlcro!ller, coarse 111gger sprayer, auto-scMber or foam gun. Change dalh, sponges, brass, chrome, o:ipper, glass, glazed ceramic, gla.Zed porcelain, glazed tile, laminated sur1aces and baked Wipes towels trequentJy to avoid redepOSIIIOO or SOI. For dlStllectlon, surfaces must remain mixture, or rlnsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of Of enamel surfaces associated with floors, painted surfaces, plastic, stainless steel, vinyl - 1111y hanl, wet for 10mnrtes. by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental non-porous washable surface 1'11lere disinfection Is required. This products non-dullllg formula eliminates This product Is not to be used as a lfrnlhll steriantlhlgh level disillectant oo :r,y surface or Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional tile time and labor normally requi"ed for rinsing. A potable water rinse Is required for fOOCI cootact lnsbument that (1) Is ntmduced directly Into the human body, either Into or n aintact with the
Office for guidance. surfaces. Do n<i use on glasses, dishes and utensils. blood stream or normaly ster11e areas or Ille body, or (2) contacts kltact mucous membranes CONTAINER DISPOSAL DIRECTIONS FDR USE: bUI Whldl does not Olllnally penetrate tile blOOCf balT1er or otherwise enter nonnaay ster11e Nonrelillable container. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: tt Is a lio~ ct F«leral Law to usetlis JmllCI kl a mamerhmsttl!nt With Its~- areas of the body. ThlS proilJct may be used to pre-dean or decontaminate a111cal or Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the 'Mlen used as directed at a 1 :256 dllutlon (f f2 oz. per galon of water), 111ls product cootalns 660 ppm of semi-critical medical deYices prior to sfellizatioo or high level disinlectioo. container¼ full with water and~- Shake for 10 seconds. Follow Pesticide Disposal acti'le quaterna,y germicide makilg It tighly effective against a wide valiety of pathogeflic To Prepare Use Solution: Add tile proilJct at 112oz. pergaltal of water (1:256). instructions for rinsate disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for microorganisms. For Use as a One-step Cleaner/Dlslnfllclant: Pre-dean hea'lly soiled areas. Apply Use ec ling ff available or puncture and dispose of in a sanit!
Appendix C: Work/Instruction Space Information
This information is to be updated and posted daily at each location of instruction or work.
COVID-19 Supervisor: RTC Director of Safety & Security and Security Officers
Phone: 425-235-7871
Email: [email protected]
Renton Technical College 3000 NE 4th St. Renton WA 98056
Building_____________________
Room number________________
Type of work or instruction: ______________________________________________________________
Supervisor or Instructor: ___________________________
Phone: __________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Maximum number of occupants for social distancing in this space: _____________________
Required daily COVID-19 health screening: www.rtc.edu/CampusAccess
Have all employees and students completed the daily health screening and attendance log?
COVID-19 related PPE Supply levels are sufficient (Request to replenish at ¼ remaining: [email protected])
Restroom and sink locations have been communicated to students and employees
Safety Training and Protocols have been communicated to students and employees
Designated restroom location: __________________________________________________________
Designated hand washing station: _______________________________________________________
Location of disinfection kit: ____________________________________________________________
Mark each day completed below:
JUNE 2020 (18) JULY 2020 (20) AUGUST 2020 (8) (19)
s M T w T F s s M T w T F s s M T w T F s 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
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Appendix D: COVID-19 Related PPE Supply Stock and Requests RTC will supply PPE related to COVID-19 control and response risks. Program specific PPE should continue to be ordered
through regular program channels. Note: If PPE is not available, programs may not commence. Ensure your program has
enough stock of required PPE prior to starting labs and each week as labs proceed. To replenish or request any of the
following items please email The Administrative Assistant for Facilities and Security at [email protected] or call 425-235-
7837.
DISINFECTION KIT:
Virex II 256
Disposable gloves for disinfection of equipment and surfaces
Disposable disinfecting wipes
Cloth paper towels
Eye protection (for use with Virex II 256)
CLOTH MASKS
RTC will supply washable and reusable 2-ply fabric masks to employees and students returning to campus. These masks
are required to be worn inside buildings and when others are nearby outside. For more information, please reference
RTC Policy and Procedure 7.17 COVID-19 Control and Response Procedure. To obtain a cloth face mask from RTC, please
email The Administrative Assistant for Facilities and Security at [email protected] or call 425-235-7837. Faculty will be
provided enough cloth masks for returning students on the 1st day of instruction.
MEDICAL MASKS
In the event an employee or student does not have a cloth face mask to wear, a single use medical face mask may be
provided, however there is a limited quantity and Public Health is asking these masks be reserved for healthcare settings
where reusable masks are difficult to administer and maintain. Faculty should keep these masks separate from
disinfection kits in a secured location for distribution and to prevent theft.
SAFETY GLASSES
May be provided to those categorized as medium risk where contact or exchanges may be necessary in lieu of a physical
clear acrylic barrier. A pair will be provided initially and then again when they are worn out or deficient. Safety glasses
will also be provided in disinfection kits and can be reused if disinfected or sanitized for use with Virex II 256
applications.
FACE SHIELDS
Face shields consist of a headband and layer of clear plastic film to help prevent transmission of aerosolized particles
and droplets in settings where a person receiving care may not be able to wear a face mask or covering, such as a dental
exam. A face shield can also be used to prevent splashes from blood borne pathogens, to provide more protection than
protective splash goggles. A face shield may also be used to help contain some aerosolized particles and droplets if a
person is unable to wear a cloth face mask. Face Shields will be made available to program labs where close contact and
transmission of bodily fluids or particles may occur such as the dental clinic and Phlebotomy.
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Appendix E: Custodial Cleaning Schedule Custodians will perform their routine cleaning on a daily basis. Routine cleaning will consist of
cleaning and disinfecting of all restrooms, emptying of trash and recyclables, vacuuming of
high traffic areas and spot cleaning horizontal and vertical surfaces. Special attention will be
paid to high touch surfaces throughout campus. These surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected
on a daily basis. High touch surfaces include:
• Door handles and knobs
• Light switches
• Tables and Desks
• Hand rails
• Bathroom stalls
• Faucets and sink handles
• Water fountains
• Handicapped door switches
• Elevator call buttons
• Urinal and toilet handles
• Alarm Panels
High touch surfaces in the common areas of Buildings C and I will be disinfected on an hourly
basis throughout the day.
Instructors will be responsible for their normal cleaning duties in their personal work spaces.
Students will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the following areas:
• Work stations (countertops, desks and tables)
• Computer keyboards and mice
• Chairs
• Equipment handles
Each classroom and lab will be provided with a disinfecting kit. Each kit will consist of the
following supplies:
1 – Spray bottle of Virex II 256 disinfectant
1 – Box of disposable gloves (100 gloves per box) 1
– Tub of disinfectant wipes (100 wipes per tub)
1 – Box of disposable paper towels (100 per box)
10 – Pairs of safety glasses
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1 – Box of disposable masks (50 per box)
1 – Cloth masks (one per student)
Virex II 256 is a hospital grade disinfectant and can be used on countertops, desks and tables.
When using Virex II 256, spray the solution on the surface that is to disinfected, let it remain
wet for 10 minutes and then wipe dry with disposable towel. The disinfectant wipes can be
used on computer keyboard and mice. When using the disinfectant wipes, wipe entire surface
until wet. The surface must remain wet for 1 - 3 minutes and let air dry. Make sure to use
personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves and/or masks) when disinfecting
surfaces. Please read instructions on the containers before use.
When replacement supplies are needed, instructors can request additional supplies by calling
Melissa Smith at extension 7837.