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• All face-to-face interactions should be reduced to the absolute minimum and, as far as is
reasonably practicable, technological alternatives should be made available (e.g., telephone
or video conferencing).
• Where work-related trips are necessary, the use of the same vehicles by multiple employees
is not encouraged. The number of workers who share a vehicle – simultaneously or
consecutively – should be kept to a minimum as far as is reasonably practicable.
• All employees are encouraged to travel alone if using their personal cars for work or at a
maximum be accompanied by one passenger who shall be seated in adherence with physical
distancing guidance.
• Employees using company vehicles are required to have hand sanitisers and cleaning
equipment for their work vehicle. They should speak with their line manager to ensure they
are provided with all supplies they require. (All employees must be aware, when the company
provides hand sanitisers and cleaning equipment, these suppliers are from work related
activates only)
• Employees visiting customers or other sites must follow restrictions designed to reduce the
risk of spreading the Virus and should follow the site infection prevention and control
measures in place. We would ask employees to follow public health advice around preventing
the spread of a Virus, where there is no plan in place at a customer or other sites to prevent
the spread of the Virus.

7.18 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUITMENT (PPE)

In the event that employees are provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), this equipment
is for work activities only. Any introduction of PPE may be required to address health and safety risks,
for example, exposure to hazardous chemicals. In the context of a Virus the following PPE may be
issued:
• Overalls and protective aprons.
• Protective headgear - safety helmets.
• Safety glasses or goggles.
• Gloves.
• Respirators or masks.

(Where gloves are used, they must not be considered a substitute for hand hygiene and hands must be
washed when gloves are removed in line with HSE guidelines).

When PPE is supplied to employees it must be used in line with the training provided and must be
regularly inspected, cleaned, maintained, and replaced as required. Further information on PPE is
available at: https://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/Personal_Protective_Equipment_-_PPE/

In the introduction it was stated this plan is designed to help ITM TECH minimize the risk that the
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES pose to the health and safety of our employees, the stability of business
operations, and the financial performances of ITM TECH.

The plan cannot possibly cover every business situation, but it should help employees think and
understand the issues that they must be aware of and issues that requires each individual to take
responsibility for their own actions.

ITM TECH asks all employees to read this document and familiarise themselves with the provisions and
requirements of these plans as Public Health and Employee Safety are of primary concern.

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