Trask Consulting’s Health and Safety Protocols
Trask Consulting continues to follow COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) safety precautions for our in-person pre-trial research projects. These practices are in line with current CDC recommendations.
On-Site Safety for Clients, Visitors, Mock Participants and Trask Team Members
- Options for clients to present to jurors remotely, or from another room on site
- Options for clients to pre-record presentations either during on-site preparation day or remotely
- Protective facial coverings provided at client’s request
- Ample 70% alcohol hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, and other cleaning products available
- Hospital-grade antimicrobial hand soap provided in all restrooms
- Professional/Hospital-grade infrared thermometers available
- Clients, visitors, and Trask team seats spaced according to CDC recommendations
Mock Participant Recruitment
- Respondents to complete a COVID-19 health screening questionnaire offsite prior to the project
- Respondents screened regarding recent travel (e.g., domestic, international, cruise ships)
- Enhanced video call vetting of respondents
- Increased participant education and expectations
- Respondents will be notified of COVID-19 safety measures
- During respondent vetting, additional details will be provided verbally and visually of what to expect on-site
Mock Participant On-Site Safety
- Jurors’ temperatures will be tested upon arrival via professional/hospital-grade infrared thermometers
- At arrival, jurors will complete an additional COVID-19 health screening questionnaire to ensure they are in good health day of project
- Respondents will sign an agreement to notify the recruit team immediately if they begin to suspect symptoms
- At any point, jurors suspected of exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will be dismissed
- Jurors will be monitored and instructed as needed to ensure they follow our Health and Safety Policy (e.g., adequate social distancing)
- Jurors will be seated with ample separation from one another during presentations and deliberations/break-out sessions
- Protective facial coverings can be provided to jurors, depending on client preferences and government guidelines
- Jurors will be given 70% alcohol hand sanitizer and/or sanitizing wipes throughout the day
- Hospital-grade antimicrobial hand soap provided in jurors’ restrooms
- Jurors’ handheld survey instruments and any high touch surfaces will be sanitized prior to use
- Public health reminders (e.g., Wash your hands”) will be given throughout the day