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Protection Equipment (PPE) like face shields or respirators, minimizing the number of people on a <br /> team, and retaining consistency within work teams to limit contact with parties external to that <br /> team. <br /> • Office work should be done remotely, whenever possible: Office functions associated with a <br /> project (e.g. accounting or records) should be done from home to the maximum extent practicable. <br /> • In-person meetings should be avoided: Office meetings and consultations should take place <br /> virtually, with participants working from home or their work truck, whenever possible. If an <br /> in-person meeting is absolutely necessary, that must be limited to fewer than 10 people, and <br /> participants must maintain 6-foot distance at all times during the meetings. All surfaces should be <br /> wiped down before and after the meeting, and hand washing should also occur before and after the <br /> meeting. <br /> • Workers must not congregate during breaks: Construction workers should not congregate for lunch <br /> or other breaks. <br /> • Activity specific work plans: Contractors should consider all job activities and review how they can <br /> be accomplished using necessary physical distancing and sanitation protocols. <br /> Hygiene protocols <br /> Strict hygiene protocols must be utilized with all equipment and surface areas that are commonly touched. <br /> Operators of light and heavy duty equipment, specifically, must: <br /> • Clean commonly touched surfaces before and after operation: Cleaning: refers to the removal of <br /> germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs, but by removing them, it <br /> lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. Cleaning is typically performed using soap, <br /> detergents, cleansers and clean water before using a disinfecting method. Commonly touched <br /> surfaces, include but are not limited to: door handles and grab bars, instrument panels, steering <br /> wheels, devices such as cell phones; <br /> • Follow cleaning activities with an approved disinfectant: refers to using chemicals to kill germs on <br /> surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs <br /> on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection. Disinfecting is <br /> typically performed using approved commercial or household disinfecting solutions. For a list of <br /> CDC-approved disinfectants against viruses (including COVID-19 virus), see: <br /> https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2 <br /> • Use of personal protective equipment for hygiene and safety: employees should wear all standard <br /> worksite personal protective equipment (PPE), especially eye protection and gloves, as well as other <br /> standard safety equipment (e.g. reflective vests or jackets). In addition, workers should wear a mask <br /> or cloth face covering at other times if consistent with OSHA and other applicable safety <br /> requirements. PPE may not be shared between members of a work team. <br /> Monitoring employee health and avoiding travel for high-risk personnel <br /> • It is critical that individuals DO NOT report to work while they are experiencing illness symptoms <br /> including fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, body aches, nausea, <br /> chills, or fatigue. If an employee does experience any of these symptoms, they will notify their <br /> COVID-19:MULTI-INDUSTRY CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE 040120 2 <br />