ALTERNATIVE JOBSITES COVID-19 PREVENTION & PROTOCOLS

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 ft for duty. • Thorough washing of hands, etc.

Before leaving the jobsite, each worker must: • Clean down their equipment, tools, and work areas. • Thoroughly wash their hands, etc.

Workers must always: • Ensure 6 feet distance and have no interaction with pedestrians, tenants, or building personnel during their shift. The project superintendent / foreman is the only individual to communicate with any such persons / personnel. • Restrict unnecessary persons / personnel from jobsite o All visitors are to follow the same procedures and utilize the same PPE requirements as the feld workers.

NOTE:

Protocol is to be followed anytime an individual enters or leaves the jobsite. This includes lunch breaks or other departure from controlled work area. It is highly encouraged not to leave the jobsite until the end of your shift.

Cleaning & Hygiene • Respiratory etiquette includes covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or into your elbow, disposing of tissue properly, and / or cleaning the body part used to contain the cough / sneeze. o Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Unless properly sanitized, do not share tools & equipment. • If a worker develops symptoms at any time, notice must be given to their Supervisor and the worker must leave the site immediately. • Notify all (incl. CM’s / GC’s etc.) onsite if anyone has tested positive. • Workers are encouraged to bring lunch from home. • Workers are not to share food, drink, cell phones, personnel tools, clothing, PPE, towels, or equipment. • Equipment that needs to be shared among multiple workers must be properly cleaned / disinfected prior to another worker’s use. • Maintain cleaning records with daily logs that document date, time and scope of cleaning.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • A mask or respirator will be required to be worn properly at all times during work: o Re-usable masks and respirators to be stored in a labelled storage vessel, when not in use. o Disposable masks should be discarded after every use (e.g.: after lunch). • Proper PPE training to occur prior to: job commencement, new work task, or for any new feld personnel on boarded. o Must regularly inspect and maintain your PPE throughout the day. • Gloves and eye protection must be worn at all times during work, regardless of task. • A Tyvek suit will be available upon request, even if not required by the work task. • No PPE will be shared. • End of the day PPE care: o Properly remove, clean, store or dispose. o Field workers will be allowed to use PPE for their daily commute.