As the country begins to open back up after months of lockdown, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of its 8,500 employees working across assembly plants in Cambridge and Woodstock.
 
“We spend a lot of time re-assessing our facilities and processes, and we’ve implemented many new policies and procedures so physical distancing can be maintained as much as possible,” said Frank Voss, President, TMMC. “In any places where physical distancing can’t be accomplished, we’ve installed physical barriers and required the use of additional personal protective equipment.”
 
To encourage physical distancing, Toyota installed spaced entryways and changed the interior setup of its facilities. The company has also been conducting comprehensive health surveys and use thermal cameras to check the temperature of employees. Also, if any employee shows symptoms of COVID-19, they are encouraged to stay home.
 
TMMC employees are also supplied with face masks during work, and the company has also made sure that gloves and hand sanitizer is available. Even the cleaning processes for restrooms, break rooms, and other high-traffic areas has been changed.
 
TMMC is considered one of the largest employers in southwestern Ontario, and plans to keep this protocols in place indefinitely, working with the federal, provincial, and municipal public health authorities to determine the best course of action throughout the process.
 
Hilltop Toyota wishes you and your family a safe and pleasant summer. Remember to call us for any questions about financing your next ride or maintaining your current one.