COVID-19
Protect yourself an others
What is Covid-19?
COVID-19 is the name given to the new Coronavirus that causes respiratory infection
and can be similar to the common flu.
It is potentially serious as it can develop
into acute pneumonia or bronchitis.
What are the symptoms?
Infected people may have symptoms of acute respiratory infection such as fever, cough and shortness of breath.
In the most severe cases, develop severe pneumonia with acute respiratory failure, kidney and other organ failure and eventual death.
Fever
Muscular Pains
Shortness of breathe
Lack of Taste
Cough
Lack of Smell
HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?
COVID-19 can be transmitted by:
- Respiratory droplets.
- Direct contact with infected secretions.
- Aerosols in some therapeutic procedures that produce them (e.g. nebulizations).
The COVID-19 Incubation period
The estimated incubation period for COVID-19
(until symptoms appear) is 2 to 14 days,
according to the latest published information.
Care in the workplace
SANITIZATION OF HANDS
Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water,
or disinfect your hands at the entrance to the facility.
REQUIRED MASK USE
The use of a mask is mandatory if you are unable to
maintain social distance.
All employees and others must wear a mask when
accessing our facilities.
SAFETY DISTANCE
You should keep the safety distance between people (at least 1 to 2 meters away). Avoid having multiple people in the same space. After the hour of work,
collect the house and limit social contacts.
AVOID CONTACTS
Privileging contacts via email, phone or WhatsApp (between colleagues, customers and suppliers). Direct contact should be avoided, opting for meetings held by videoconference, if they are extremely necessary.
SANITATION
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himself must do so frequently.
- Avoid contact with patients with respiratory infections.
- Bathing at the end of the working day and washing work clothes frequently.
- Make frequent cleaning of surfaces with greater contact (eg steering wheel, telephones, tables).
Contingency plan Grupo Silvestre Silva
Grupo Silvestre e Silva is aware of the current situation in the country and as such has taken the following measures:
Protection of employees
All our drivers have at their disposal a kit containing gloves and a mask to prevent the virus from spreading, protecting themselves and others.
Disinfection
Emergency Kit
In case of infection of any employee or visitor, there is an Emergency Kit in all units, to prevent the spread of the virus.
Information for all Drivers
Visits to installations
Parks
- After instructions, enter the park to load / unload the container, remaining in the vehicle cabin.
-It is prohibited to use, any equipment or break room (eg: forklift / coffee machine / WC).
-The gathering of people is not allowed. Avoid social contact such as handshakes, kisses or hugs.
-Go to the reception only to deliver / fill in the necessary documents.
Warehouses / Workshop
Wait outside, at the entrance to the premises. Unauthorized persons entering and circulating on the premises are prohibited.
Customers and Suppliers
We continue with our operational services, being your business partner, solid and professional.
See more information about our Contingency Plan
More information
Coronavirus can affect people of all ages. However, older people or those with chronic illnesses appear to be more vulnerable to having the serious illness when infected.
The analyzes made show that the coronavirus does not survive long on objects, such as envelopes or packages.