COVID-19 Masks – Interactive ToolWashington State DOT has made available an interactive tool to assist in choosing the correct type of mask for the circumstances being experienced and the task(s) being performed. The tool also contains lists of Resources and Definitions and Descriptions. |
New Airflow Videos Show Why Masks With Exhalation Valves Do Not Slow the Spread of COVID-19Many people wear masks in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, masks with exhalation valves do not slow the spread of the disease, and now, new videos from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) show why. The videos, which show airflow patterns through masks with and without exhalation valves, were created by NIST research engineer Matthew Staymates. The videos were published, along with an accompanying research article, in the journal “Physics of Fluids“. |
Shop Safety in the Covid-19 EraCovid-19’s impact on the construction industry has forced businesses into taking unprecedented measures to protect their employees. Although mainstream efforts such as social distancing and wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) are important, managers are finding that additional actions are necessary, such as daily health checks and disinfection. |
COVID-19 Face CoveringsConnecticut DOT has issued a draft safety directive (SD-6) on the definition and use of face coverings to prevent / minimize risk of COVID-19 virus infection. |
Use of Vehicle Interior SanitizerConnecticut DOT shares a short 3-minute video showing how to sanitize the interior of a vehicle using a commercially available interior car surface sanitizer. |
Ford’s Latest Technology Helps Neutralize Covid-19 in Police VehiclesFord has designed a new heat-based technique to help reduce the footprint of the COVID-19 virus by baking a vehicle’s interior until viruses inside are inactivated. The vehicle’s own power-train and climate control systems enable vehicles to elevate passenger compartment temperatures beyond 133 degrees Fahrenheit, hotter than Death Valley on its hottest day, for 15 minutes — long enough to help disinfect vehicle’s touch-points. |
COVID-19 Fleet Response: Shop Safety, Driver Guidance, Prioritizing VehiclesThe COVID-19 virus has continued to spread, and fleet organizations across the nation are reacting. Read how a few public fleet organizations are handling the crisis |
Motorola Cleaning RecommendationsMotorola has published recommendations for cleaning radios, cameras, and accessories in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. |
COVID-19 Protection for Transit WorkersTransit worker unions (TWU) and (ATU) are concerned for the health of their members during the COVID-19 Pandemic and are strongly pressing transit agencies and operators to provide more robust protection. |
Coronavirus Longevity on Various Surfaces“Business Insider” has published information on the longevity of the Coronavirus on various surfaces and other related useful information. |
NCCETC & 100 Best Fleets Round Table: Maintaining Fleet Safety & Service Levels [2020-03-19]North Carolina State University recently conducted a Round Table — Two-Way Exchange on maintaining fleet safety and service levels during the COVID-19 crisis. The proceedings are approximately one hour long. |