The American Rental Association (ARA) released the ARA Healthy Work Practices Guide for construction rental companies as part of its "Clean. Safe. Essential." program to help members continue to ensure a safe rental experience during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The guide provides stores with consistent, practical guidance on measures to minimize exposure to COVID-19 for customers, staff, vendors, and guests.
"Our industry has always been committed to safety—providing contractor partners with safe equipment and the training to use it properly is what ARA members do," said ARA CEO Tony Conant. "But 2020 is redefining the word 'safe.' ARA is putting tremendous resources and energy into helping rental stores—which are essential to customer success—continue to provide a safe equipment rental experience in our new normal."
The ARA Health Work Practices Guide offers general information on microbes and viruses, personal protective equipment considerations, cleaning supplies and equipment, preparation of facilities, vehicles, and employees for work, and employee testing. ARA directs rental stores to comply with the latest advisements from their city, state, and county government and to confirm with guidance provided by government health agencies.
The ARA said more elements of the "Clean. Safe. Essential." will be rolled out in the weeks ahead as the association continues to support members and the importance of the equipment rental industry through the global health crisis. The Moline, Ill.-based ARA is an international trade association for owners of equipment and event rental businesses, and manufacturers and suppliers of rental equipment.
