COVID-19 Prevention and Control: Boer Takes Action—Implementing Multiple Measures to Build a Robust Safety Barrier


Release Date:

2020-03-19

The 2020 Spring Festival was a momentous occasion that will be remembered by the people of China and the world. It began with the lockdown of Wuhan, which sounded the alarm across the country about the outbreak of novel coronavirus–associated pneumonia. In response, Boneng Company attached great importance to this epidemic and promptly established a COVID-19 Prevention and Control Leading Group, chaired by Mr. Yang Daibin, Chairman of the Board. In accordance with the requirements of the Changsha County Epidemic Prevention and Control Command and the Langli Subdistrict Office, Mr. Yang Daibin convened an emergency meeting on January 26, 2020, to formulate a work plan for epidemic prevention and control and clearly define the responsibilities of officials at all levels in this effort.
           Thorough personnel screening has been conducted. On January 26, 2020, the General Office and the Comprehensive Department initiated a company-wide survey and registration of all employees to ensure that no one was overlooked. For employees returning to work for the first time after the Chinese New Year holiday and for visitors from outside the company, they are required to scan a QR code at the gatehouse to present their travel history for the past 14 days, undergo temperature screening and information registration, and sign and affix their fingerprint as confirmation before being allowed to enter the premises. Employees who have resumed work are required to have their temperature checked, register, and receive masks at the gatehouse each day before starting work; all employees entering the company and any visitors must wear masks at all times. Special attention is being paid to the physical and psychological well-being of employees stranded in Hubei Province, with timely counseling and support provided to ensure that isolation does not mean isolation from care.

            

 

Preparation of epidemic prevention supplies Under conditions of extreme nationwide shortages of epidemic-prevention supplies, the company overcame numerous challenges to procure, by February 3, 2020, masks, thermometers, hand-washing disinfectant, 84 Disinfectant, 75% alcohol, 0.5% peracetic acid, sprayers, personal protective equipment for disinfection personnel, disposable gloves, and preventive medications—ensuring that work and production could resume on schedule. In addition, the company established designated bins for collecting meal boxes and used masks, implemented proper waste sorting, and provided robust logistical support for all employees.     

                       

           

Develop ventilation, disinfection, and hygiene management measures. Starting February 3, 2020, the company implemented daily disinfection of all public areas; hand soap and hand sanitizer were provided in restrooms; disposable gloves were placed at water dispensers and in elevator lobbies; on February 7, 2020, the company underwent an inspection and approval by the Langli Subdistrict Office of Changsha County, and officially resumed work and production on February 10, 2020. During the resumption period, employees were required to use individual meal boxes and stagger their meal times to avoid group dining; representatives from each department and work team collected meals in designated batches by swiping their cards at the canteen; and efforts were made to minimize personnel gatherings by relying on online working methods such as WeChat Work and telephone communication.

          

     

 

Extensive and intensive online and offline publicity Offline, epidemic-prevention materials are posted in workplaces, and pre-shift meetings are held to continuously strengthen employees’ awareness of epidemic prevention and control; online, scientific protective knowledge is disseminated through WeChat groups and other channels to ensure that publicity on novel coronavirus prevention and control resonates deeply with all staff.

             

             

On February 10, 2020, the company resumed operations in accordance with government policies, with 134 employees returning to work after passing temperature screenings. As of the date of this report, a total of 240 employees have returned to work, representing a resumption rate of 73.56%, and no confirmed cases, suspected cases, or individuals under quarantine have been reported.

 

“Life is heavier than Mount Tai; the epidemic is an order, and prevention and control is our responsibility.” Boneng Company will continue to do its utmost in screening and prevention efforts to safeguard the health and safety of all employees.