COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs for The Construction Industry
COVID-19 vaccines are widely accessible in the United States. Everyone aged 5 years and older should get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. This list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 vaccination was developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler in coordination with the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) and CPWR – The Center for Construction Research & Training to help address questions that may come up among workers, employers, and others in the construction industry.
Quick Tips to Increase Ventilation at Indoor Construction Sites Without Operating HVAC Systems
COVID-19 is airborne and spreads faster and further in enclosed areas than outdoors. As temperatures drop, construction work is moving inside, work areas are being enclosed, and temporary warm-up stations are being set up. Since ventilation guidance issued by OSHA, the CDC, and other organizations largely focuses on workplaces with working HVAC systems, these are some suggestions on how to improve ventilation on construction sites.
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FREE COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool
This tool from CPWR helps construction employers develop the COVID-19 exposure control plan recommended by OSHA and NIOSH.
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