Are Trucking company's putting you at Risk

HAHAHAHA.

Never heard of such a thing.

You are not going to find that now. Not after decades of abuse and neglect.

Suppose you wanted to buy one now? you will find it's a controlled medical device and cannot be purchased without a hospital or medical evidence.

 

from what i am not only hearing on the radio, but seeing on the tv, there are doctors, nurses and other health care people as well as first responders, that have to use the same mask more than one time...do you think THAT is healthy?

so in all reality, let's say that 500,000 masks become available at the local medical supply company, where even the average person can buy medical equipment, do you think that a trucker will get one over hospital staff..???

if YOU can FIND a set of masks, and latex gloves, GO BUY THEM, and try using the sales receipts for a tax write off

"We are desperate": Trump’s inaction has created a crisis with protective medical gear

Oakland Hospital Took in Coronavirus Cruise Patients. Now, Low on Supplies, Nurses Asked to Reuse Disposable Masks.

 

The companies will supply the cheapest and easiest ppe that will be around. You should be thinking for yourself and find the best you can get. Expecting others to look for your own safety will not work well.

 

If they gave you a hazmat suit, would you want the job?

 

We are a commodity, like soy beans. You are always going to have some that goes bad and you have to throw away.

 

If you're worried, go to an industrial supply store and ask for an N95 dust respirator, it offers the same protection.

 

• Wash your hands for 20 seconds
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
• Try not to touch door knobs with your bare hands
• Do not touch your face
• Put BOL's and Paperwork in a ziplock bag
• Wear gloves when fueling - then wash hands
• Minimize time spent in truck stops -
• Disinfect showers and public toilets before using
• Change clothes frequently
• Clean Trailer Door Handles on Drop & Hooks
• Keep at least 2 weeks of non perishable food, water and meds in case you have to self quarantine
• Do not use public phones or anyone's cell but your own
• Wipe down any keyboard before using

 

This is the most intelligent post I've seen on this board on this subject. I would tighten it up a bit, stay out of truck stops all together. There are some good products on Amazon you can get the help with sponge baths. There are camping solutions for restrooms. And of course, eat only what you bring in your truck. There are lots of different ways to do it, I suppose, but the restrooms and showers are where you are most likely to get infected.