ANDROMEDA ACADEMY OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES LLC
JOBSITES COVID-19 PREVENTION & PROTOCOLS
PREVENTION The following steps are required by all employees: 1. Learn how to protect yourself, your family and co-workers as outlined by the “COVID-19 Prevention” section of this manual (per the CDC). 2. Educate yourself on the signs and symptoms as outlined by the “COVID-19 Symptoms” section of this manual (per the CDC). 3. Implement a policy for early reporting of signs or symptoms of COVID-19 as a method of preventing the spread of the disease - if an employee displays symptoms of COVID-19, immediately remove them from the workplace or jobsite. 4. Require sick employees to stay at home.
PROTOCOLS Jobsite Setup • The jobsite specific Emergency Action Plan (“EAP”) to include the designated entrances, wash stations, portable toilets, changes areas, and common areas. Other jobsite specific items, like start / finish time, staggered shifts, and other COVID-19 related protocols and procedures as mentioned in the overall manual considering on-site conditions and realities will be documented. EAP must be posted and visible at the jobsite. (Examples of such locations are field offices, workers changing area, restroom facilities). o Determine the appropriate amount of people allowed in any single room at a given time based on the size of the room. Post the occupant limit on EAP and in the room. • COVID-19 awareness signage (in English / Spanish) - posted in jobsite trailers, changing areas, entrances and all controlled areas. • Hand-washing stations, water stations (recommend bottled water), restrooms / portable toilets, jobsite change areas need to be independent from the general public, located in a restricted zone. • Point of entry / exit into the jobsite needs to be funneled through one location with enough space to allow social distancing of 6’ minimum per person as they are waiting on line (“mark distancing,” utilizing a marker on the ground if possible). • Work area to be accessed as much as possible from the exterior of buildings: o Installation of stair towers to access low rise roofs or setbacks, where applicable. (Below 12 stories is typical, to avoid access through building interior and service elevators.) o Exterior access to jobsite changing areas will be used where possible. o Staggered shifts, arrivals / departures, lunch, rest breaks, and gatherings limited to no more than 10 workers (or government recommended limit) in an area. • Limit the number of people traveling in hoists or elevators at one time so that social distancing may be maintained. Remove all outside coverings ton the hoist to promote good ventilation. • Temporary Barriers may be erected as necessary and where practical to separate workers that must work in proximity.
COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN | SAFETY POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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