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Creating Safe Workplaces

National Parks of Boston

As a National Parks of Boston employee, you have the right to: These are unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted each of us and all layers of
society. Everyone’s quick response in support of the park’s commitment to adhere to public health of-
n A safe workplace; ficial’s orders has been very much appreciated. As the virus keeps many of us contained in our homes,

n Report unsafe or unhealthy conditions without fear of reprisal; for weeks and now months, we have had to adapt and reorient our relationship to the outside world,
to our new work/home environments, to daily life activities, and to the ways we work with each other.
n Have your concerns heard and responded to;
Some of these changes might feel unfamiliar or unsettling – everyone should make sure that they find
n Utilize telework and leave flexibilities to the greatest extent possible to enable ways to remain physically and mentally healthy – we will be in this for the long haul.

you to keep a healthy work/life balance during these uncertain times;
No one knows exactly what will come, but crisis moments can also lead to opportunities and new
n Employee assistance and wellness tools whenever you need them; ways of thinking about our work. Our goals remain the same: to slow the spread of the virus, and to

n An adequate supply of personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies; prioritize employee and public health and safety. As we plan for the future of our work, in whatever
form that becomes, we should be mindful of our primary goals: (1) to slow the spread of the virus,
n Information about status changes in the workplace; and
(2) to ensure the safety and health of our employees, their families, and the people we serve; and
n Know if you have been exposed to an individual who has tested positive for (3) to preserve and protect our significant resources. As we look to resume some level of park oper-

COVID-19. ations, we plan to follow local guidelines and orders set by the City and Commonwealth. We will over-
lay that guidance with that of the National Park Service and our own perspectives at the park level.
We will establish teams to identify and work through the challenges that our new work environments
present. You are key to the success of this effort as we face these new challenges. The more we work
together to resolve these big issues, the more likely we are to achieve the ultimate goal of creating
safe workspaces, enabling meaningful and effective work, and serving all people.