Many great resources are available to help you discern what modifications to make to protect your crews in response to COVID-19. This month's links come from ARTBA (American Road and Transportation Builders Association):
Most of these materials, available in Spanish and English, will help ensure you can train your workers to best understand and comply with regulatory requirements and practices recommended by public agencies.
Resources:
7-Minute Video: Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease in Highway Work Zones
Toolbox Talk: Essential Information for Transportation Construction Workersprepared in cooperation with the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC).
Checklist for Employers and Employees: Best practices for keeping workers and others safe on transportation construction worksites.
Template for Employers to Build an Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan:
Advice on Respiratory Protection During COVID-19 for Road Construction Workers: Guidance regarding the use of masks and face coverings when N-95 respirators may not be readily available, developed through a partnership between ARTBA and the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA).
For additional information, please contact Brad Sant, ARTBA’s senior vice president for safety and education at bsant@artba.org.
More details at: https://www.artba.org/coronavirus/