The PHCP industry is deemed essential, rightfully so, and the main goal of companies is to protect their employees while still safely providing the essential products and services needed worldwide; continuing production while prioritizing the health of the community and abiding by government regulations and CDC recommendations.
Aqutherm currently remains fully operational while taking many proactive and protective measures. Both the company’s global headquarters and their manufacturing facilities worldwide have taken the necessary precautions to ensure safety while meeting the needs of customers.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated its “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list to more accurately define the plumbing and mechanical industry, a list that now includes language for which IAPMO advocated.
Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses that maintain their payroll during this emergency.
It’s important during times of crisis, such as we are experiencing, to maintain a calm, collected brand voice and keep the channels of communication open with customers, team members and stakeholders.
EPA has assured the public that the COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water supplies and, based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is low.
Plumbers are not considered heroes, yet they walk into strangers’ houses, unaware of any dangers a home that may have; without knowing if that person could be impacted by COVID-19. They work long hours and weekends.
The company has adopted a COVID-19 task force, increased sanitation and cleanliness measures, eliminated nonessential business travel and are practicing social distancing in the workplace by offering work-from-home options and limiting outside visitors.