COVID-19 pandemic
Quad-J, Inc. is combating the pandemic by answering the call from the United States government.
Return to work guidelines
Steps to help mitigate risk to improve the safety, health and well-being of your facilities
PREPARING FOR RE-OCCUPANCY OF REMOTE FACILITIES
- Keep HVAC fans running.
- Keep boilers and hot water circulating systems running.
- Increase outdoor ventilation. Exercise condenser water pumps and cooling towers daily.
- Check for water leaks daily.
- Daily: Flush and operate all plumbing fixtures, check for plumbing leaks throughout the building, and check for backed up drains.
- Weekly: Check hot water temperatures at fixtures. Check building water pressure, check p-traps to verify proper water seal, check domestic boilers and water heaters for proper operation, and check sewage and storm drains.
VACANT & REDUCE OCCUPANCY
- Keep HVAC fans running.Keep boilers and hot water circulating systems running.
- Increase outdoor ventilation. Exercise condenser water pumps and cooling towers daily.
- Check for water leaks daily. Daily: Flush and operate all plumbing fixtures, check for plumbing leaks throughout the building, and check for backed up drains.
- Weekly: Check hot water temperatures at fixtures. Check building water pressure, check p-traps to verify proper water seal, check domestic boilers and water heaters for proper operation, and check sewage and storm drains.
PREPARING FOR RE-OCCUPANCY OF REMOTE FACILITIES
- Complete visual inspections of building systems for damage or issues caused by the reduced activity.
- Verify that Equipment, systems, and services supporting the building are properly functioning with a focus on building air circulating systems, including HVAC, Exhaust systems, BAS, and Access Control Systems.
- Perform a visual check of all air filters to ensure they are functioning per manufacturer and equipment specifications and replace if needed after flushing the building Where UV lighting is already part of a facility’s operation, ensure the system is functioning properly.
- Review building water management plans for domestic and process water systems Verify the operation of mechanical systems and restore all sequences, set points and schedules modified during the rollback of operations
RE-START AND ONGOING OPERATIONS
- Use proper safety procedures and PPE as recommended by our national safety department following CDC and OSHA guidelines.
- Dampers, filters, and economizer seals and frames are intact and clean, are functional and are responding to control signals.
- Zone and air temperature, humidity and CO2 system sensors, as applicable Quad-J, are calibrated and accurately reporting environmental conditions to the BAS or local controllers.
- Air Handling systems are providing adequate airflow, there are no blockages in the duct systems and air from the air handling system is reaching each occupied space.
- Exhaust fans are functional and venting to the outdoors.
- Check outside air intake regularly for any potential risks such as exhaust nearby and provide proper clearance if accessible by pedestrians, etc.
- Update or replace existing HVAC air filtration based on manufacturer’s recommendation and system design.
- Continued operation of all systems should be considered.
- Outside air for ventilation should be increased while still maintaining acceptable Quad-J indoor conditions during occupied hours.
- Flushing sequences should be implemented to operate the HVAC system with maximum outside airflows for two hours before and after occupied times.
- Systems may be operated at minimum outside air settings when the building is unoccupied or not operating in the flushing mode
COVID-19 SAFETY TRAINING FOR ENGINEERING
- PPE as recommended by our national safety department following CDC and OSHA guidelines
- Training on the proper use and disposal of PPE
- Training on infection prevention and control measures
- Cross training to ensure critical building functions are maintained in an emergency
- Instruction to staff to stay at home if they are feeling sick
At Quad-J Services, we advocate for our employees’ health and safety, through consistent training and education, meetings, communications and encouraging involvement in the development and implementation of the health and safety program.
Our engineering teams continue to work diligently to ensure all employees are informed and safe. Examples of training and communication we provide include:
- Monthly Chief/Supervisor safety calls
- Safety Committee meetings
- Safety bulletins & COVID related safety moments
TRAINING WEBINARS
(Please contact us for additional information)
- COVID-19 Entry Procedures
- Hazard Awareness
- Disinfecting the Workplace for COVID-19
- Pandemics: Slowing the Spread
Quad-J SAFETY
We advocate for our employees’ health and safety, with consistent training, education, meetings, communications and we encourage involvement. Safety is a core value, we consider safety of our employees and customers our number one responsibility.The role we play in keeping people safe is highlighted in situations like Covid-19.
Relevant information regarding recommended protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) can be found on the following websites:
If you are sick (to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others) visit the link below.
Reminders:- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Prevent from touching your face.
How to protect yourself?
The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. There are simple everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
