ANDROMEDA ACADEMY OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES LLC
ALTERNATIVE JOBSITES COVID-19 PREVENTION & PROTOCOLS [THIS APPLIES FOR JOBS WITH LESS THAN FIVE DAYS OF FIELD WORK AND A MAX CREW SIZE OF EIGHT (8): SIX (6) WORKERS AND TWO (2) FLAG MEN]
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 will contain either a company truck or gang / toolbox; this place will be designated as the jobsite COVID-19 Supply Station and contain: • COVID-19 awareness signage (in English / Spanish) - posted in jobsite trailers, changing areas, entrances and all controlled areas. • Hand-washing stations, cleaning supplies, and bottled water, and will be restricted from the general public. • Temporary Barriers, which may be erected as necessary and where practical, to separate workers that must work in close proximity to one another. Work area to be accessed as much as possible from the exterior of buildings • 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.) • Exterior access to jobsite changing areas will be used where possible. • Staggered shifts, arrivals / departures, lunch, rest breaks, and gatherings limited to no more than 10 workers (or government recommended limit) in an area. Prior to starting a shift, each worker must have: • Temperature check; if temperature is over 100°F / 38°C, they are not allowed onsite and directed to seek medical attention. • Symptoms checklist to verify if fit for duty. • Thorough washing of hands, etc.
COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN | SAFETY POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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