SDLG has implemented several safety measures to protect its employees including: strict monitoring of employees? temperature, personal protection equipment (like masks, gloves and sanitisers) for all workers, regular disinfecting of the factory?s assembly line, dormitories, cafeteria and a ban on all elevator use.

?We are all in this together, fighting against COVID-19, so we are also advising our clients and operators to implement strict protocols to protect themselves,? Wang said.

For those returning to job sites across China, the company has also released a series of recommendations for staying safe while resuming operations amidst COVID-19. These include:

For SDLG?s machines, the company also recommends high levels of ventilation to ensure the safest possible work environment. Within machine cabs, that means leaving windows open and switching on air conditioning to ensure good air flow. For larger indoor construction sites, operators should turn on air ventilation systems.

?Proper planning and prevention are the best ways to protect the wellbeing of our people and partners during this global crisis,? Wang said. ?We all need to do our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19.?