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    2 employees and 2 contract workers at BASF's Geismar plant test positive for COVID-19

    • Last Update: 2022-08-22
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    A company spokesperson revealed on Wednesday, March 25 that two employees and two contract workers working at BASF's Geismar plant have tested positive for COVID-19


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    BASF has been closely monitoring the situation since the four workers began self-isolating more than a week ago, the company said


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    BASF senior communications manager Blythe Lamonica said medical staff had notified all workers who may have come into contact with the four COVID-19-positive workers


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    Those who had direct contact with the four coronavirus-positive workers were already in self-isolation, Lamonica said


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    The company said the area where the infected person worked was deep cleaned


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    "Our on-site medical team has been and will continue to be in contact with the company of employees and contractors," Lamonica said


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    BASF said that during the pandemic, it operates in accordance with local, state and federal government guidelines and has a pandemic response plan in place


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    The company said it had implemented "enhanced health measures" by restricting access to the facility, checking workers' temperatures, urging employees to keep their distance, and disinfecting buses and work areas


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    BASF is well aware of the concerns that may arise from the current difficult situation
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    We will continue to adhere to strict health and safety standards in our operations to protect our employees, contractors and neighbors

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    Today, BASF remains committed to safely delivering the vital life-saving products our communities need

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    ” Lamonica said in a statement to WAFB

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