COVID-19 has created a new mandate for that 24/7 safety mindset.

Regardless about how you feel about masks, politics, or your own personal risk, we are asking all employees to do their part to help keep us all healthy and safe so that we can continue the mission-critical activities that sustain our nation’s power supply. Because at the end of the day, this isn’t about any of us individually – This is About US working safely, together.

You Do Not Want to Catch This

D&Z Operations Director Danny South contracted COVID-19 despite being healthy, active, and taking precautions to protect himself.

He shares his personal story to encourage workers to keep their guard up and be vigilant against this virus, even outside of work. You don’t want to catch this, and you certainly don’t want to pass it on to someone else in your family, team, or community.

Share your story

Share your stories and pictures by sending short video and photos to:

Jose Rodriguez is masked up at STP.

The Energy Harbor team is masked up. From left to right: Matthew Schenk, Isaiah Kohl, Ryan Haythorne, Clarence Peters, Eric Dunn.

David Brooks is masked up at STP.

Carpenters (from left to right) Richard Nails, Terrance Fullwood, Mario Rodriguez, and Christian Ramirez are masked up at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant.

Scott Sayer is masked up at Plant Farley.

Insulators & Coaters (from left to right) Reynaldo Diaz, Monica Pendergast, Kendall Trimble, and Caleb Miller are masked up at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant.

Safety Best Practices

In addition to following CDC guidelines and recommendations for social distancing and mask wearing, our teams also are asked to:

Limit carpooling or group transportation

Limit room sharing

Get food to go and eat meals at home or away from others

Limit community interactions

Wear a mask when out in the community

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Get Resources for Your Team

We’ve worked with Boost to put together some items that you can order for your site and teams to help spread the word and promote the initiative at your site. Order banners, T-shirts, hats, and Yeti coolers for your team.

Frequently Asked Questions & Other Resources

Q: Is it OK to share with the leadership team if I am experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19?

A: Yes—it is expected that you share with your manager if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms for tracking and preventative measures. However, other personal health information remains confidential.

Q: Will I be paid if asked to quarantine?

A: In most cases, no. However, some client locations have made exceptions. Check with your D&Z Site Manager for details about the process at your assigned site.

Q: Does D&Z impose travel restrictions from “hot spots”?

A: D&Z follows local and state restrictions as well as client restrictions for anyone who has travelled from a designated “hot spot” during the pandemic.

Q: What if I can’t wear a required mask on site?

A: Some locations will require masks to be worn while at work or performing tasks when social distancing is not feasible. Any requests for exceptions (i.e. can’t wear a mask because of medical reasons) should be discussed with your HR Business Partner, who will work closely with your Site Manager/Director to determine whether an accommodation can be made.

Have more questions?

Check out these resources for more information regarding COVID-19.

Review the Pathways of COVID-19 Transmission
Visualizing the Effectiveness of Face Masks in Obstructing Respiratory Jets (by the American Institute of Physics – Physics of Fluids Publication)
Clean Handwashing Technique
Demonstration on How to Correctly Put On & Remove Gloves
CDC Six Steps for Safe & Effective Disinfectant Use