A Message from the Perlite Institute on COVID-19
The Perlite Institute leadership and staff urge all members and industry professionals to make sure you and your team are following the guidance set by public health and safety officials to protect workers, customers and communities from the spread of the coronavirus.
Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, your workers and the general public are relying on you to be committed to safety. The Perlite Institute encourages its members and all industry professionals to take preventative and follow-up measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Stay-up-to-date and comply with local, national and international officials’ directives related to the crisis to keep you, your employees and contractors, clients, families and communities safe. The following resources are provided by an array of organizations around the world. Many provide best practices and guidelines that can be implemented anywhere.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- World Health Organization
- U.S. Department of State – Country Specific Travel Information
If you have additional resources, please contact communications@perlite.org.
Update on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ken Wiener, Perlite Institute Health, Environmental & Regulatory Consultant, provided an update on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is available and shared some tips and insights about use. Click here for Ken’s presentation on COVID-19 Related Updates on PPEs: Masks, Gloves and Other Items.