1-877-625-4400 info@grandvalley.com COVID-19 Protocols Ruminant Monogastric Delivery & Biosecurity FeedAssure™ Grist Newsletter About Us Our Team 12 Current Biosecurity Level Dairy Beef Poultry Swine Threat Levels Protocols The following charts briefly describe some of the protocols and precautions that are in place to protect our customers from bio-security hazards. At Grand Valley Fortifiers we take bio-security extremely seriously and are always working to provide the best and safest possible environment for our customers and their livestock. Click one of the tabs below to learn more about each Biosecurity level: COVID-19 Protocols High Medium Low In an effort to keep our Delivery Team safe, healthy and intact and to help our customers maintain normal operations during this uncertain time, we wanted to inform you of the enhanced protocols that we are putting in place. Our delivery drivers will be following these protocols effective immediately, in addition to the existing Bio-Security protocols that we already have in place in order to continue to protect our staff and our customers. We will continue to supply the following products to our staff. Product supply will be inspected each morning before departure. Disposable gloves Dust masks (one box per truck for now) Prevail disinfecting wipes Prevail ready to use (RTU) disinfectant Toilet Paper If there are products that are needed that are not listed above, staff members shall request it and we will look at acquiring them as quickly as possible. Additional cleaning and disinfecting supplies have now been made available to our staff. In an effort to maintain social distancing we ask that only two drivers be in the driver’s room at any given time and to maintain as much distance apart as possible. Each day the driver’s room will be wiped down with disinfecting wipes with special attention to the most common touchpoints. This is in addition to the regular cleaning done at night (who have been asked to focus on the most common touchpoints as well). Drivers should wear disposable gloves at all times and will change their gloves after every visit to a customer’s farm. GVF drivers who deliver feed and supplies to customers are asked to avoid any personal interaction with customers to the extent possible. Where interaction is required GVF drivers will maintain the social distancing recommendation of at least 6 feet and keep conversations brief. Staff who handle materials provided by customers are asked to sanitize their hands and put on a new pair of gloves as the COVID-19 coronavirus can remain on plastic for up to two days. Please remind customers who are given materials provided by GVF staff to immediately sanitize the materials and wash their hands. After each farm visit, GVF staff will sanitize their hands, wipe down the external and internal surfaces of their trucks and replace their gloves. When fueling up GVF vehicles, staff must wear disposable gloves and replace said gloves with new ones after pumping and paying. GVF strongly recommends staff bring their own lunch and beverages so they do not need to purchase anything from restaurants or coffee shops. If using a drive-thru, staff must heavily sanitize their hands afterward and replace their gloves. When using any public or private restroom strict biosecurity measures need to be taken. GVF staff will practice good hygiene measures, this includes: Use recommended and effective hand washing techniques. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wipes if you do not have access to soap and water. Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes with unwashed hands. Cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow. If you cough or sneeze into a tissue or wipe your eyes, discard the tissue and wash your hands. Avoid visiting hospitals or long-term care centers. Avoid public gatherings. Avoid congregation with your co-workers and if you need to meet, maintain the six (6) foot social distancing recommendation. Wipe down your working area at the end of each day (steering wheel, cell phone, shifter handle, door handle, etc.) If you have coughed or sneezed and have not washed your hands, you are to immediately wipe down any common surfaces you touched. Avoid direct contact greetings such as handshakes, hugs, etc. Contact Us  1-877-625-4400 519-621-4400  info@grandvalley.com  PO Box 726 Cambridge Ontario N1R 5W6 Copyright © 2020 | GVF Group of Companies | TRA Public Reports | Download your Credit Application