UniFirst Corporation 68 Jonspin Road Wilmington, MA 01887 Phone: 978.658.8888 Fax: 978.988.1305
March 17, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update UniFirst is closely monitoring the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as it continues to have an increased impact locally, nationally, and internationally. The health and safety of our customers, our employee Team Partners, and the communities in which we serve are our top priority. Accordingly, we feel it is important to share with you some of the measures we are taking to help minimize the risks of exposure at our locations and to our stakeholders, measures intended to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We provide vital products and services to many businesses that are critical to supporting our local communities during these challenging times. Based on the current state and our own preparedness, our facilities are staffed and operational – UniFirst remains open for business. However, we have implemented many staff and customer protocols recommended for the ongoing health and safety of the public-at-large. Below is UniFirst’s latest coronavirus-related information regarding: 1. Facilities/Staff 2. Customer Wash Processes 3. Supply Chain and Product Availability 4. Contact Facilities/Staff
All UniFirst employee Team Partners who have direct contact with soiled laundry, including customer delivery staff, must wear protective gloves and any other Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) that applies. All UniFirst locations are applying extra cleaning measures throughout their facilities and all Team Partners are being instructed to disinfect all common area surfaces, including counters, door handles, computers, etc. All UniFirst Team Partners are being encouraged to practice good hygiene at all times. This includes washing hands often following recommended CDC handwashing procedures and/or utilizing effective hand sanitizers; avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth; covering mouth with a tissue or inner elbow when coughing or sneezing. Any Team Partner exhibiting symptoms of viral or bacterial illness, or who has recently returned from Europe or Asia, will be directed to stay home (except to seek medical care). 1