The current approach is not good enough; social distancing and reduced hours are not good enough. Our lives and the lives of our families are at stake. I vote we close down all non essential projects, prohibit the purchase of “home improvement” merchandise, and limit purchases to “home repair” merchandise. The company is not using an effective strategy to prevent employees from being put at great risk. Social distancing is not practical. Customers crowd down the aisles and don't abide by physical distancing protocols outlined by the CDC. If customers refuse to respect the health and safety concerns of workers, then tighter control must be exercised to protect workers. I strongly suggest that we focus on online or telephone orders only of essential items, with no exceptions. "Essential" would be items strictly limited to home repairs or appliances that would directly affect the health or safety of individuals. Stores should be closed off to the general public; managers and associates can take orders and arrange for pickup of orders, thus eliminating unecessary contact with the public.

I value my job, but am concerned that the company is putting profit over people. This can not be allowed to continue.