Pocono Bike Rental COVID-19 Safety Protocols

White Haven, Poconos, PA – All COVID-19 Safety Processes will be done in accordance with the PA Bureau of State Parks COVID-19 Concessions Safety Guidelines. These, combined with industry specific, outdoor adventure sports precautions, local and state government recommendations and current CDC Guidelines.

“My mask protects you, your mask protects me.”

A – Oversight

1. Oversight by owner Tom Williams.
2. Employee Screening done by Owner, (Wilderness, Remote Area First Aid and CPR Certified), with Infrared Thermometer before start of work. Verbal Q&A to determine if staff member is symptomatic or has come in contact with anyone who is or has tested positive for COVID-19.
3. Procedures for a potential COVID-19 exposure will include documentation, internal and external contact tracing, removal from company property/activities, recommend self-quarantine and consult their physician.

B – Employee/Operator Responsibilities

1. Employee hygiene will include wearing facial masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining cleanliness of all working environments.
2. Illness or COVID-19 Exposure reporting will be done immediately upon symptoms being present and or confirmation via personal testing.
3. Employee training will be done in accordance with the Bureau of State Parks COVID-19 Concessions Safety Guidelines combined with these additional safety precautions listed herein.

C – Social Distancing

1. Work Processes; 10 feet between work areas in and around shuttle vehicles and transport trailers. Reduced shuttle capacity and rental times.
2. Staff; will maintain at least a 6-foot distance during operations.
3. Visitors and Customers; less than 10 people per reservation slot, maintain 6-foot social distancing, we can pre-approve clustering for close friends, in groups and/or families. If you are experiencing any COVID like systems please give us a call and we can reschedule your trip free of charge.

D – Operational Best Practices

1. Sanitation – shuttle vehicle sanitizing will be done each shuttle run throughout the day, shared equipment such as bikes and helmets will be sanitized after each use.
2. Personal Protective Equipment will be worn by all employees and patrons. We will provide masks, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer free of charge to our customers. Our motto is: “My mask protects you; your mask protects me.”
3. Redesign of operations – we will use limited shuttle seating capacity and seating arrangements like airlines have currently implemented (every other seat). Clustering options are only available to pre-approved, affiliated parties/reservations such as close family and friends but no more than 10 people per gathering.
4. Public contact barriers – we will use safety cones to maintain social distancing at pickup and drop off locations. Safety guidelines will be published online, our e-newsletter, over the phone and in person.

E – Managing sickness in the workforce

1. Procedures for a potential COVID-19 sickness during business operations will include documentation, internal and external contact tracing, removal from company property/activities, recommend self-quarantine and to consult their physician.
2. Employees can return to work post illness after 14 days symptom free and with a release form from their treating physician.
3. Notification to the Park of any illness in the workforce will be done immediately and according to any protocols necessary.

Documentation of the PoconoBikeRental.com COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be published here at www.PoconoBikeRental.com, in our e-newsletter and blog. Any new announcements or changes will be updated online. The PA Bureau of State Parks COVID-19 Concessions Safety Guidelines can be found below.