Construction Workers’ Safety in the Age of Coronavirus

Construction Workers’ Safety in the Age of Coronavirus

We’ve implemented new measures that go above and beyond in protecting workers from common sources of infection. Worksites will now be mandated to limit the number of workers in confined areas, the sharing of equipment will no longer be common, all shared areas will be sanitized with the highest industry standards for infectious disease control, and any worker who shows signs of symptoms will be immediately identified and isolated. We recognize the uncertain landscape this pandemic creates for the construction industry, and at the same time understand the heightened demand for our members’ proficiency and skills as well-functioning infrastructure becomes even more critical to first-responders during times of crisis – not to mention the overwhelming need for new hospitals, affordable housing, and safe places to work.

Construction Workers’ Safety in the Age of Coronavirus

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