02/01/2021
Train employees on:
The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and an explanation of how the disease is potentially spread, including the fact that infected people can spread the virus even if they do not have symptoms.
All policies and procedures that are applicable to the employee's duties as they relate to potential exposures to SARS-CoV-2. It is helpful to provide employees with a written copy of those standard operating procedures.
Information on appropriate social distancing and hygiene practices, including:
Avoiding physical contact with others and maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet from customers and other individuals, whenever possible, including inside work trailers.
Appropriate cleaning practices (i.e., washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or, if soap and water are not immediately available, using alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rubbing hands until they are dry; sanitizing all surfaces workers will touch).
The proper way to cover coughs and sneezes following CDC recommendations (i.e., sneezing or coughing into a tissue or into the upper sleeve).
Alternatives to shaking hands upon entry, and the importance of workers not touching their own faces (mouth, nose, eyes).
The benefits of driving to work sites or parking areas individually, when possible, without passengers or carpools.
The types, proper use, limitations,location, handling, decontaminatio, removal, and disposal of any PPE being used.
The importance of staying home if they are sick.
Wearing masks over their noses and mouths to prevent them from spreading the virus.
The need to continue using other normal control measures, including PPE, necessary to protect workers from other job hazards associated with construction activities.
Using Environmental Protection Agency-approved cleaning chemicals from List N or that have label claims against the coronavirus for cleaning frequently touched surfaces like tools, handles, and machines.
The need to report any safety and health concerns.
