SBS Transit steps up precautionary
measures in light of H1N1 virus
SBS Transit has launched a new series of precautionary measures
to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus.
These include daily temperature screening for staff, and an
increase in the frequency of cleaning the interchanges and
terminals.
Acting Executive Secretary of the National Transport Workers'
Union, Mr Ong Ye Kung explains the importance of the measures.
"The whole public transport system is where Singaporeans
aggregate, and we should ensure that it doesn't become an avenue
for transmission of the H1N1 virus. At the same time our bus
drivers come into contact with public many times a day and we want
to make sure we protect their health."
Bus captains will now have to take their temperature twice
before starting work every day.
Those who record a temperature of more than 38 degrees celcius
will be asked to go home and seek medical treatment.
The bus captains will also have to adhere to new guidelines on
washing their hands and practising good personal hygiene.
Bus terminals and interchanges will now be cleaned three times a
day with public surface areas like hand railings cleaned once every
two hours.
Buses will also be disinfected after daily operations and
ventilation improved by leaving windows open when the buses are
parked in the terminals.
SBS Transit said that the new measures will have no effect on
the frequency of bus services.
--938Live
