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While people are most likely to pass on the infection when they have symptoms, current information
suggests that some infected people spread a virus to others prior to developing or displaying
symptoms themselves.

At our discretion, or at the direction of outside authorities, we may require the isolation and
quarantining of any employees showing symptoms of infection to our designated isolation room so
that our emergency plans can be implemented safely.

ITM TECH would ask all our employees to familiar themselves with this information and remember
the ways in which they as individuals are responsible for their own behaviour.

7.8 RETURNING TO WORK AND OUR PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE PLAN
ITM TECH as an employer will follow the guidelines as advised and will:

• Review and update our health and safety statement as required.
• If risks are identified associated with work activities due to any public health emergency,
changes will be made as required
• Develop a plan which will provide guidelines on how to respond if a suspected public health
emergency is reported to our company

7.9 IDENIFICATION AND ISOLATION – VIRUSES
In line with HSE guidelines when a colleague reports they may have contracted a virus, there is a
requirement for them to isolate themselves immediately. This is a crucial step in protecting our
colleagues, customers and suppliers and we will:

• Keep a log of contact / group work to facilitate contact tracing.
• Inform our employees, customers and suppliers as required as to the purpose of the log.
• Display information on signs and symptoms of the Virus.
• Provide up to date information on Public Health advice issued by the HSE and Gov.ie.
• Provide instruction for employees to follow if they should develop signs and symptoms of a
Virus during work.

Under the HSE guidelines employees are required to:

• Make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of a Virus and monitor their own
wellbeing.
• Self-isolate at home before coming into work and contact their GP or the GP out of hour’s
services for their area promptly for further advice if they display any signs or symptoms.

Report to their line managers immediately if any symptoms develop while at work.

7.10 MEASURES TO MINIMISE RISKS TO COLLEAGUES

Before returning to work, the following pre-return to work steps should be put in place and completed
by both ITM TECH and our employee.

ITM TECH will:
• Issue a pre-return to work form for employees to complete at least 3 days in advance
of the return to work. This form will seek confirmation that our employee, to the

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