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INFORMATION LETTER
REFERENCE:
Nova Bus Manuals
SECTION:
99: General practices
SUBJECT:
Vehicles disinfection
JUSTIFICATION:
Recommendations on the disinfection of vehicles as well as products and precautions to
be taken.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:N/A
LEVEL
DESCRIPTION
1
2
DIRECT CHARGES
TIME
LABOUR
MATERIAL
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Client
Client
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MATERIAL
QTY
PART NO
REV.
DESCRIPTION
REPLACES PART N°
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LEVEL 1
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LEVEL 2
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DISPOSAL OF PARTS
REMOVED PARTS ARE:
DISCARDED
RETAINED
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REVISION HISTORY
REV.
DATE
NR
2020JA20
APPROVED BY:
CHANGE DESCRIPTION
Initial release
Jean-Nicolas Fournier
NQF772002 VERSION 3
WRITTEN BY
André Pelletier
Digitally signed by Jean-Nicolas Fournier
DN: cn=Jean-Nicolas Fournier, o=Nova Bus, [email protected], c=CA
Date: 2021.01.20 17:30:04 -05'00'
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WARNING
Follow your internal safety procedures.
WARNING
Follow all CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) policies regarding COVID-19 prevention
while working on the vehicle. Such as, but not limited to:
-Practice social distancing while cleaning – 6 feet (2 meters) min.
-Also wear appropriate PPE (personal Protection Equipment) Including but not limited to: Disposable
gloves, gowns and face masks as well as eyes protections (shield or googles).
Refer to CDC documentation: What Bus Transit Operators Need to Know About COVID-19. Check
regularly for updated information.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/transit-maintenance-worker.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-disinfection.html#Cleaning
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.
gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fhcp%2Fhealthcare-supply-ppe-index.html
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND USE
PRODUCT TYPE
USE
Soap/Detergent
Recommended for all soft (porous) surfaces like carpeted areas, seats and safety belts.
Isopropylic alcohol
(70% Concentration)
For small, hard (non-porous) surfaces like handrails, handles, belt buckles steering
wheel and most of the driver’s controls & electronics. Can also be used on leather or
vinyl seats.
Disinfectant*
Use on large hard (non-porous) surfaces such as floors, compartment doors and interior
trim.
*A DISINFECTANT SOLUTION CAN BE PREPARED BY MIXING 5 TABLESPOONS (1/3rd CUP) OF
HOUSEHOLD BLEACH (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE) WITH A GALLON OF WARM WATER. THIS SOLUTION
WILL LOSE ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN ABOUT 24 HOURS. MAKE A NEW BATCH EVERY DAY.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE-BASED CLEANING SOLUTION.
NOTE
A product must be applied to a cloth and not directly to the surface to be treated. Never spray a product
directly on vehicle equipment. Direct spray may cause a short circuit or malfunction for some equipment.
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CAUTION
- Always pour bleach into the water, not the other way around.
- Do not add more than the recommended concentration of bleach (1/3 cup). Using a higher concentration
could damage the interior surfaces of the vehicle.
- To be effective, the disinfectant mixture must be in contact (wet) with the surface for a period of at least 60
seconds (at the recommended concentration).
- Make sure the surfaces have dried thoroughly before boarding passengers (to minimize the risk of clothing
discoloration and exposure to vapors).
- If commercial products are used, follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding the application, the
contact time required, the personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used as well as the necessary ventilation.
- Do not mix products containing bleach (sodium hypochlorite) with those containing ammonia.
- If dilution is necessary, use the hottest water possible.
ALCOHOL-BASED SOLUTIONS
Alcohol solution used to disinfect non-porous surfaces must contain 70% isopropyl alcohol (as opposed to 60% for
hand cleaning).
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLEANING AND
DISINFECTING
CLEANING
Refers to the removal of germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces. It does not kill germs, but by removing them it
lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.
Cleaning is an important process already performed by coach operators during their regular activities (end of day
or end of shift). Operators must continue and increase as much as possible the frequency of their cleaning routine
during pandemic times.
•
Always use a wet cleaning method.
•
Never spray a product directly on vehicle equipment. Always apply the product beforehand
on a cloth. Direct spray may cause a short circuit or malfunction for some equipment.
•
Avoid sweeping. It should be assumed that a virus can survive up to 72 hours on a solid
(non-porous) surface and that it can spread through the air by clinging to dust.
DISINFECTING
Refers to the use of chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or
remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Disinfecting is an additional process (applied to specific high traffic - high contact areas of the coach) that should
be performed by coach operators after the regular cleaning process to further reduce the risk of virus propagation
during pandemic times.
•
Never spray a product directly on vehicle equipment. Always apply the product beforehand
on a cloth. Direct spray may cause a short circuit or malfunction for some equipment.
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PROCEDURE
1.1.
Park the vehicle on an even surface with the transmission on neutral. Apply the parking brake.
1.2.
If possible, the vehicle central HVAC should be run at fresh air setting and at the highest setting possible.
Do not forget to do regular filter maintenance.
1.3.
If HVAC cannot be activated (vehicle not running), open side windows as much as possible to increase
ventilation.
1.4.
Clean the vehicle.
1.5.
Follow cleaning with disinfecting process. You can use the checklist provided at the end of this document as
a guide to ensure that all areas of concern are disinfected. Checklist can be printed and dispatched to the
maintenance crew.
VEHICLE QUARANTINE PROCEDURE
APTA RECOMMENDATION (AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION)
IF A VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO A KNOWN VIRUS EXPOSURE, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
• Develop protocol for cleaning and disinfecting a vehicle after a person with COVID-19 was known to be in the
space:
• Designate special “quarantine” parking zones for any vehicles that have suspected or known exposure to the virus.
• If the operator is still in the vehicle immediately after a known exposure, ask the operator to perform the following
steps, which allow for sufficient air changes to remove potentially infectious particles:
o Park the vehicle in designated area.
o Leave the engine running and turn on HVAC to maximum fan speed.
o Open windows (if possible) and vehicle door.
o Use lockdown procedures to ensure nobody can enter/exit vehicle while quarantined; this could include additional
steps such as license plate removal and placing caution/warning signs on the vehicle.
Based on guidance provided for cleaning/disinfecting the vehicles, as long as air changes are occurring in the
vehicle via continuous running of HVAC and/or opened windows while the vehicle is in use, personnel can enter
the vehicle for cleaning/disinfection after approximately 30 minutes.
Refer to page 6 of the APTA American Public Transportation Association - The COVID-19 Pandemic Public
Transportation Responds: Safeguarding Riders and Employees for additional information.
Also consult this CDC information : https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/
disinfecting-transport-vehicles.html
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ANNEX
VEHICLE DISINFECTION CHECKLIST EXAMPLE
To be carried out after cleaning. The operator must adjust the disinfection procedure according to the configuration
of the vehicle.
CAUTION
•
Never spray a product directly on vehicle equipment. Always apply the product beforehand
on a cloth. Never spray a product directly on vehicle equipment. Direct spray may cause a
short circuit or malfunction for some equipment.
•
Never use products based on hydrogen peroxide.
DRIVER’S AREA:
Steering wheel (including horn & control
buttons)
Steering column levers
Destination sign controls
Handheld communication device and screens
Back panel (plexi)
Windows frames and handles
Seat and seat controls
Dashboard buttons and controls (including
audio/video, radio and AC controls)
Left console buttons and transmission
controls
Fare box
Utility compartments (console drawers, door &
button)
Driver door (if applicable)
INTERIOR:
Entrance door handrails
Grab handles
Floor
Modesty panels (both sides)
Seats, back rest (2 sides)
Stanchions
Window frame and handles, emergency
exit handles
EXTERIOR:
Rear door and engine compartment access side doors handles/latches
Fuel & DEF traps and fill caps
Door handle and hatch for windshield washer
Battery compartment handle
Bike racks levers
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