Positive observation: Plexiglass shields installed in company shared vehicles
- Safety Flash
- Published on 5 May 2020
- Generated on 18 September 2025
- IMCA SF 15/20
- 1 minute read
What happened?
Following vehicle cleaning and disinfection protocol an additional initiative to protect drivers and passengers from COVID-19 during the pandemic is the installation of protective plexiglass shields in all company shared vehicles.
An internal modification has been designed to create a barrier between the driver and passengers in the back seat. Two vehicles have been modified thus far.
Members should encourage their personnel to keep on exploring new ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
All – not just drivers – are reminded to frequently clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Members may wish to refer to:
- Guidance on crew management during the COVID-19 outbreak (IMCA Information Note 1503)
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