Planet Depos Releases Safety Guide as States and Localities Begin to Re-Open
Global Court Reporting Company Enhances Safety Protocols for In-Person Litigation
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Planet Depos, LLC, a global court reporting company providing best-in-class court reporting and litigation technology services, has distributed its safety guide, "A Safe Return to In-Person Litigation," to its clients worldwide. As areas stabilize from the pandemic, government stay-at-home orders are lifted, and law firms return to in-person litigation, Planet Depos has implemented additional safety measures in its administrative and satellite offices.
"We are committed to the safety of staff returning to the field, in addition to all court reporters and guests present at our various locations around the world," commented Joseph DiMonte, Co-founder and Managing Partner. "We are staying up to date with local, state, and federal orders regarding safe return to the workplace, along with recommended safety guidelines." Best practices include, but are not limited to the following:
Full Disclosure: Prior to entering a Planet Depos office, all staff, contractors, and guests are requested to disclose if he or she is presenting with COVID-19 symptoms or has had contact with anyone who has tested positive within the last 14 days so that appropriate accommodations can be made.
Advanced Cleaning and Disinfection: Routine cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch spaces and surfaces is maintained in each of the Planet Depos offices per health authority guidelines, including all workspace areas, offices, conference rooms, restrooms, kitchens, and other areas. Signage throughout the offices serve as reminders for all employees, contractors and visitors to promote safety through emphasizing basic infection prevention measures.
Face Coverings: Upon arrival to a job location, Planet Depos staff, contractors and guests are required to wear a face mask.
Social Distancing: Planet Depos staff, as well as contractors and guests, are requested to maintain six feet of social distancing. Maximum capacity of conference rooms and offices is temporarily lowered in accordance with social distancing guidelines.
Plexiglass Barriers: All Planet Depos satellite offices are equipped with Depo Shields, which are strategically placed for client use, and court reporters have been advised to add the shields to their equipment list when covering proceedings. The Depo Shield provides an extra layer of safety by blocking any droplets spread through talking or coughing.
Personal Hygiene: Planet Depos staff and contractors are encouraged to continue practicing good personal hygiene wherever work takes them, including touchless greetings, frequent handwashing, and respiratory etiquette.
Additionally, Planet Depos requires its staff and contractors to ensure depositions taken outside of a Planet Depos office are just as safe as those taken in the office. This includes requiring staff and contractors to wear face masks at any facility during their entire stay, practicing social distancing even when the facility does not specifically require it, and to carry hand sanitizer.
"Planet Depos recognizes that communicating with our clients and with our staff is more important now than ever," said DiMonte. "Throughout the migration back into the physical workplace, we will continue to review and adopt best practices for health and safety, provide guidance and recommendations to our team, and welcome ongoing feedback from our staff, contractors, and guests."
With its robust IT infrastructure, Planet Depos will also continue to offer remote depositions in a technologically secure environment from any location that has cell phone or internet access.
About Planet Depos
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Planet Depos, is the only international court reporting agency led by court reporters and world-renowned industry experts. Planet Depos provides court reporting and legal technology solutions throughout the United States and abroad to international law firms, worldwide corporations, and government entities. The Company has extensive experience reporting complex matters around the globe, including arbitrations, trials and depositions. A forward-thinking company, Planet Depos is conversant with the latest technologies and works closely with clients to implement case-winning tools.
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