Control: Require handwashing before & after entering area

COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool

Description:

The CDC and OSHA recommend that companies develop a plan to protect their employees and prevent the spread of COVID-19. This free planning tool is designed to help users develop a plan for their worksite in 4 steps. Now in a soft launch, feedback is welcome - email covid19@cpwr.com.

Source: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training

Date: 09/11/20

Sani-Cans (porta johns) positioned 6 feet apart with wash stations

Description:

Spread porta johns out to increase the physical distance between workers and provide easy access to hand washing or hand sanitizer stations to encourage hand hygiene.

Source: Oregon State Building Trades Council

Date: 08/28/20

Checklist - Job Site Requirements

Description:

Checklist contains reminders to limit the number of people in an area and maintain social distancing as well as daily reminders on personal hygiene and other job site requirements related to COVID-19.

Source: Oregon State Building Trades Council

Date: 08/28/20

Signage, stair tower segregation and hand sanitizer stations

Description:

Signs, barriers, and segregated stair towers used to maintain social distancing and reduce two-way traffic in stairwells. Hand sanitizer stations placed in a high traffic area encourages hand sanitizing.

Source: Oregon State Building Trades Council

Date: 08/28/20

Portable handwashing station near port-a-lets

Description:

Pepper Construction added handwashing stations near port-o-lets. Image courtesy of Pepper Construction of Indiana.

Source: Pepper Construction of Indiana

Date: 08/28/20

Handwashing station in a high traffic area

Description:

A handwashing station in a high traffic area on a job site. Image courtesy of Pepper Construction of Indiana.

Source: Pepper Construction of Indiana

Date: 08/28/20

Temporary foot-operated wash hand station

Description:

Cheap, quick, temporary foot operated wash hand station -- includes short video.

Source: Tim Main, British Contracts Manager

Date: 08/28/20

Resource Categories

About the Virus (26) Guidance on Workplace Practices (129) Safety in Action (36) Training Resources (34) Employer Recommendations & Requirements (52) State & Local Requirements (96) Research Findings (40) Personal Protective Equipment (53) Mental Health Resources (9) Webinars, Podcasts & Social Media (37) Vaccines (26) Ventilation (16)

Planning Resources

Risks: Airborne & Touch Exposures - Job Site & Office/Trailer (21) Control: Adjust work/meeting areas to maintain minimum 6ft between workers (8) Control: Place physical barriers between workers (3) Control: Designate separate points for entering & leaving job site (5) Control: Designate areas for pick up & deliveries (2) Control: Require handwashing before & after entering area (7) Control: Keep individuals in a crew together (3) Control: Limit crew size (4) Control: Limit in-person meetings (2) Control: Limit number of attendees at in-person meetings (3) Control: Limit sharing of tools, vehicles, & equipment (4) Control: Clean and disinfect shared tools, equipment, & vehicles after use (4) Control: Limit the number of individuals in lifts & elevators (2) Control: Limit visitors (2) Control: Place handwashing stations & sanitizers in accessible locations (8) Control: Prohibit sharing of tools & equipment (3) Control: Use respirators (such as N95s) as part of a respiratory protection program (8) Control: Provide products to clean and disinfect tools, equipment & high touch surfaces (7) Control: Require delivery personnel to remain in their vehicles (if possible) (2) Control: Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces frequently (8) Control: Stage materials to minimize manual material handling (2) Control: Stagger shifts to limit number of workers on site (3) Control: Mark walking areas with directional arrows (5) Control: Use signs/posters/markers to maintain a 6 ft distance between workers (5) Control: Use signs to limit number of people in an area (2) Control: Limit staff involved in moving materials (3) Control: Provide lifting equipment to limit manual handling (3) Control: Use face coverings (11) Control: Use face shields (3) Control: Use gloves (4) Control: Limit sharing of office equipment and supplies (4) Control: Clean and disinfect shared office equipment (4) Control: Prohibit sharing of office equipment (2) Control: Increase ventilation (16) Control: Restock soap/water, towels, & hand sanitizer frequently (3) Screening Resources (15) Training Resources (18) Complete Your Plan Resources (4) Control: Employee Vaccination (8)

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