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Sector Specific Workplace Safety Standards for

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RESOURCES, PLEASE FIND THE LATEST SECTOR SPECIFIC WORKPLACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES TO ADDRESS COVID-19 PRINTED BELOW. THESE STANDARDS ARE CURRENT AS OF PUBLICATION OF THIS MAGAZINE. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ANY EMAILS FROM UCANE WITH ANY CHANGES AND FURTHER UPDATES. information and resources, please find the latest sector specific workplace safety standards for construction sites to address COVID-19 AS PART OF UCANE'S ONGOING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, PLEASE FIND THE LATEST SECTOR SPECIFIC WORKPLACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES TO ADDRESS COVID-19 PRINTED BELOW. THESE STANDARDS ARE CURRENT AS printed below. These standards are current as of publication of this OF PUBLICATION OF THIS MAGAZINE. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ANY EMAILS FROM UCANE magazine. Please be on the lookout for any emails from UCANE with WITH ANY CHANGES AND FURTHER UPDATES. SECTOR SPECIFIC WORKPLACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES TO ADDRESS COVID-19 any changes and further updates.

SECTOR SPECIFIC WORKPLACE SAFETY STANDARDS Sector FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES TO ADDRESS COVID-19 Specific Workplace Safety Standards for

A. Construction Sites to Address COVID-19 Enforcement and Oversight

 A site-specific COVID-19 Officer (who may also be the Health and Safety Officer) shall be designated for every site except as provided below for construction and remodeling in 1-3 family residences  A. Except as provided below for construction and remodeling in 1 Enforcement and Oversight -3 family residences, the Contractor’s site-specific project COVID-19 Officer shall submit a written daily report to the  Owner's Representative. The COVID-19 Officer shall certify that the contractor and allA site-specific COVID-19 Officer (who may also be the Health and Safety Officer) shall be subcontractors are in full compliance with sections B to D, inclusive (the “COVID-19 Construction designated for every site except as provided below for construction and remodeling in 1-3  Safety Guidance”) For large, complicated construction projects a family residences city or town may additionally require the Owner  to develop and submit a site-specific risk analysis and enhanced COVID-19 safety plan, whichExcept as provided below for construction and remodeling in 1-3 family residences, the may include additional requirements to address risks specific to the project or type of project. The city or town shall review and approve such plan and may require such projects to pause Contractor’s site-specific project COVID-19 Officer shall submit a written daily report to the construction until such a risk analysis and plan is submitted and approved. Once such an Owner's Representative. The COVID-19 Officer shall certify that the contractor and all enhanced COVID-19 safety plan is approved, a violation of the plan shall be treated the same assubcontractors are in full compliance with sections B to D, inclusive (the “COVID-19 Construction a violation of the COVID Safety Guidance”) -19 Construction Safety Guidance   For all projects undertaken, managed or funded by a state agency or authority there shall be For large, complicated construction projects a city or town may additionally require the Owner joint enforcement responsibility between the project’s public Owner and the city or town whereto develop and submit a site-specific risk analysis and enhanced COVID-19 safety plan, which the project is located. The Owner of a public project has the lead responsibility for compliancemay include additional requirements to address risks specific to the project or type of project and enforcement including frequent on-site inspections by an employee or contractor of the The city or town shall review and approve such plan and may require such projects to pause state agency or authority who is familiar with the COVID-19 Construction Safety Guidance and is authorized to enforce that guidance and shut down work at the site if violations are found. The construction until such a risk analysis and plan is submitted and approved. Once such an Owner of the project is required to notify the municipality where the work is taking place enhanced COVID-19 safety plan is approved, a violation of the plan shall be treated the same as whenever a site is shut down or of any violations of the COVID-19 Construction Safety Guidancea violation of the COVID-19 Construction Safety Guidance and the resulting corrective action plan, as well as to provide copies of the COVID-19 Officer’s  written daily reports upon request. While the public Owner has the lead responsibility for enforcement, cities and towns retain the authority to take enforcement action against public For all projects undertaken, managed or funded by a state agency or authority there shall be projects found not in compliance with the COVID-19 Construction Safety Guidance, including thejoint enforcement responsibility between the project’s public Owner and the city or town where authority to order the project to shut down until a corrective action plan is developed, approvedthe project is located. The Owner of a public project has the lead responsibility for compliance and implemented and enforcement including frequent on-site inspections by an employee or contractor of th  Cities and towns are authorized to enforce the COVID-19 Construction Safety Guidance usingstate agency or authority who is familiar with the COVID-19 Construction Safety Guidance and is their public health staff, building inspectors or any other appropriate official or contractor authorized to enforce that guidance and shut down work at the site if violations are found. Owner of the project is required to notify the municipality where the work is taking place continued on page 52 8 whenever a site is shut down or of any violations of the COVID-19 Construction Safety Guidance and the resulting corrective action plan, as well as to provide copies of the COVIDOCTOBER, 2020 “BUY FROM THE ADVERTISERS IN CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK” 51 -19 Officer’s written daily reports upon request. While the public Owner has the lead responsibility for enforcement, cities and towns retain the authority to take enforcement action against public

Const. Safety Standards continued from page 51  Cities and towns may enforce the safety and distance protocols including, if multiple violations are found, requiring the Owner and / or Contractor to safely secure the site and pause  Cities and towns may enforce the safety and distance protocols including, if multiple violations construction activities until a corrective action plan is prepared, submitted and approved by the  are found, requiring the Owner and / or Contractor to safely secure the site and pause construction activities until a corrective action plan is prepared, submitted and approved by the city or town The city or town may require the Owner of a large, complicated private project to pay for an city or town independent, third party inspector or inspection firm (or to pay into a pool to pay for such  The city or town may require the Owner of a large, complicated private project to pay for an inspections). The third party inspector shall be accountable solely to the city or town and shall independent, third party inspector or inspection firm (or to pay into a pool to pay for such be responsible for enforcement on behalf of the city or town. A city or town may require private inspections). The third party inspector shall be accountable solely to the city or town and shall projects to pause construction until such a third-party inspector has been secured be responsible for enforcement on behalf of the city or town. A city or town may require private projects to pause construction until such a third-party inspector has been secured

B. Employee Health Protection – ZERO Tolerance

B. Employee Health Protection – ZERO Tolerance ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SICK WORKERS REPORTING TO WORK. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME! IF YOU FEEL SICK, GO HOME! IF YOU SEE SOMEONE SICK, SEND THEM HOME!

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SICK WORKERS REPORTING TO WORK. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME! IF YOU FEEL SICK, GO HOME! IF YOU SEE SOMEONE SICK, SEND THEM HOME! If you are exhibiting any of the symptoms below, you are to report this to your supervisor (via phone, text or email) right away, and head home from the job site or stay home if already there If you are exhibiting any of the symptoms below, you are to report this to your supervisor (via phone, text or email) right away, and head home from the job site or stay home if already there If you notice a co-worker showing signs or complaining about such symptoms, he or she should be directed to their supervisor (via phone, text or email) and asked to leave the project site immediately continued on page 53If you notice a co-worker showing signs or complaining about such symptoms, he or she should be directed to their supervisor (via phone, text or email) and asked to leave the project site immediatelyCOVID-19 Typical Symptoms:

COVID  -19 Typical Symptoms: Fever  Cough   Fever Shortness of Breath   Cough Sore Throat  Shortness of Breath

 Sore Throat Self-certify prior to shift

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text or email) right away, and head home from the job site or stay home if already there

If you notice a co-worker showing signs or complaining about such symptoms, he or she should be directed to their supervisor (via phone, text or email) and asked to leave the project site immediately

If you notice a co-worker showing signs or complaining about such symptoms, he or she should be Const. Safety Standards continued from page 52 directed to their supervisor (via phone, text or email) and asked to leave the project site immediatelyCOVID-19 Typical Symptoms:

COVID  -19 Typical Symptoms: Fever

Fever Cough Cough Shortness of Breath Shortness of Breath Sore Throat

Sore Throat

Self-certify prior to shift

Self-certify prior to shift

Prior to starting a shift, each employee will self-certify to their supervisor that they:

Prior to starting a shift, each employee will self-certify to their supervisor that they:  Have no signs of a fever or a measured temperature above 100.3 degrees or greater, a cough or  Have no signs of a fever or a measured temperature above 100.3 degrees or greater, a cough or trouble breathing within the past 24 hours  trouble breathing within the past 24 hours Have not had "close contact" with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19. “Close contact”  Have not had "close contact" with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19. “Close contact”means living in the same household as a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, caring for a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, being within 6 feet of a person who has testedmeans living in the same household as a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, caring forpositive for COVID-19 for about 15 minutes, or coming in direct contact with secretions (e.g.,a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, being within 6 feet of a person who has testedsharing utensils, being coughed on) from a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, whilepositive for COVID-19 for about 15 minutes, or coming in direct cthat person was symptomatic ontact with secretions (e.g., sharing utensils, being coughed on) from a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, while  that person was symptomatic Have not been asked to self-isolate or quarantine by their doctor or a local public health official  Have not been asked to selfcontinued on page 55isolate or quarantine by their doctor or a local public health official 8

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Employees exhibiting symptoms or unable to self-certify should be directed to leave the work site and seek medical attention and applicable testing by their health care provider. They are not to return to the work site until cleared by a medical professional

General On-the-Job Guidance to Prevent Exposure & Limit the Transmission of the Virus

No handshaking Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol Contractor and State Agency Field Offices are locked down to all but authorized personnel Each jobsite should develop cleaning and decontamination procedures that are posted and shared. These Procedures must cover all areas including trailers, gates, equipment, vehicles, etc. and shall be posted at all entry points to the sites, and throughout the project site. A "No Congregation" policy is in effect, individuals must implement social distancing by maintaining a minimum distance of 6-feet from other individuals Avoid face to face meetings – critical situations requiring in-person discussion must follow social distancing Conduct all meetings via conference calls, if possible. Do not convene meetings of more than 10 people. Recommend use of cell phones, texting, web meeting sites and conference calls for project discussion continued on page 56 All individual work crew meetings / tailgate talks should be held outside and follow social distancing  Please keep all crews a minimum of 6 feet apart at all times to eliminate the potential of cross contamination  At each job briefingSIMPLE / tool box talk, employees are asked if they are experiencing any symptoms, and are sent home if they are  Each jobsite should have laminated COVID-19 safety guidelines and handwashing instructions  All restroom facilities / porta-potties should be cleaned and handwashing stations must be SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX provided with soap, hand sanitizer and paper towels  All surfaces should be regularly cleaned, including surfaces, door handles, laptops, etc.  All common areas and meeting areas are to be regularly cleaned and disinfected at least once a day but preferably twice a day WATER MANAGEMENT NEEDS  Be sure to use your own water bottle, and do not share  To avoid external contamination, we recommend everyone bring food from home BakerCorp Complete  Please maintain Social Distancing separation during Water Management Solutions breaks and lunch BakerCorp is your single-source partner for Construction and Environmental Remediation water management applications.

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 Conduct all meetings via conference calls, if possible. Do not convene meetings of more than 10 Const. Safety Standards continued from page 55 people. Recommend use of cell phones, texting, web meeting sites and conference calls for project discussion All individual work crew meetings / tailgate talks should be held outside and follow social distancing Please keep all crews a minimum of 6 feet apart at all times to eliminate the potential of cross contamination

At each job briefing / tool box talk, employees are asked if they are experiencing any symptoms, and are sent home if they are Each jobsite should have laminated COVID-19 safety guidelines and handwashing instructions All restroom facilities / porta-potties should be cleaned and handwashing stations must be provided with soap, hand sanitizer and paper towels All surfaces should be regularly cleaned, including surfaces, door handles, laptops, etc. All common areas and meeting areas are to be regularly cleaned and disinfected at least once a day but preferably twice a day Be sure to use your own water bottle, and do not share To avoid external contamination, we recommend everyone bring food from home Please maintain Social Distancing separation during breaks and lunch

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At the start of each shift, confirm with all employees that they are healthy We will have a 100% glove policy from today going forward. All construction workers will be required to wear cut-resistant gloves or the equivalent continued on page 59 Use of eye protection (safety goggles / face shields) is recommended In work conditions where required social distancing is impossible to achieve affected employees shall be supplied PPE including as appropriate a standard face mask, gloves, and eye protection LORUSSO CORPORATION 3 Belcher Street, Plainville, MA 02762All employees should drive to work site / parking area in a single occupant vehicle. Contractors /Tel: 508-695-3252 Fax: 508-699-2387 State staff should not ride together in the same vehicleEmail: sales@lorussocorp.com When entering a machine or vehicle which you are not sure you were the last person to enter, make sure that you wipe down the interior and door handles with disinfectant prior to entry PRODUCTSQUARRY & RECYCLYNG In instances where it is possible, workers should maintain separation of 6 feet from each other per CDC guidelines • Bituminous Concrete • Sand & Gravel 40 Cross Street • Plainville, MA 125 Tiffany Street • Attleboro, MA ASPHALT PLANT • Crushed Stone Multi person activities will be limited where feasible (two person lifting activities)• Screened Loam & Compost635 Pleasant Street Large gathering places on the site such as shacks and break areas will be eliminated and instead • Recycled Aggregate ProductsNorwood, MA small break areas will be used with seating limited to ensure social distancing.• Rip Rap & Armor Stone

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Use of eye protection (safety goggles / face shields) is recommended In work conditions where required social distancing is impossible to achieve affected employees shall be supplied PPE including as appropriate a standard face mask, gloves, and eye protection All employees should drive to work site / parking area in a single occupant vehicle. Contractors / State staff should not ride together in the same vehicle When entering a machine or vehicle which you are not sure you were the last person to enter, make sure that you wipe down the interior and door handles with disinfectant prior to entry In instances where it is possible, workers should maintain separation of 6 feet from each other per CDC guidelines Multi person activities will be limited where feasible (two person lifting activities) Large gathering places on the site such as shacks and break areas will be eliminated and instead small break areas will be used with seating limited to ensure social distancing. Contact the cleaning person for your office trailer or office space and ensure they have proper COVID- 19 sanitation processes. Increase their cleaning visits to daily Clean all high contact surfaces a minimum of twice a day in order to minimize the spread of germs in areas that people touch frequently. This includes but is not limited to desks, laptops and vehicles

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Wash Stations All site-specific projects with outside construction sites without ready access to an indoor bathroom All site-specific projects with outside construction sites without ready access to MUST install Wash Stations. an indoor bathroom MUST install Wash Stations. 8 Install hand wash stations with hot water, if possible, and soap at fire hydrants or other water  Install hand wash stations with hot water, if possible, and soap at fire hydrants or other water sources to be used for frequent handwashing for all onsite employees  sources to be used for frequent handwashing for all onsite employees All onsite workers must help to maintain and keep stations clean

All onsite workers must help to maintain and keep stations clean If a worker notices soap or towels are running low or out, immediately notify supervisors

If a worker notices soap or towels are running low or out, immediately notify supervisors Garbage barrels will be placed next to the hand wash station for disposal of tissues / towels

Garbage barrels will be placed next to the hand wash station for disposal of tissues / towels

Do all you can to maintain your good health by: getting adequate sleep; eating a balanced, healthy diet, Do all you can to maintain your good health by: avoid alcohol; and consume plenty of fluids. getting adequate sleep; eating a balanced, healthy diet, avoid alcohol; and consume plenty of fluids. Please Note: This document is not intended to replace any formalized procedures currently in place with Please Note: This document is not intended to replace any formalized procedures currently in place with the General Contractor. the General Contractor. Where these guidance does not meet or exceed the standards put forth by the General Contractor, Where these guidance does not meet or exceed the standards put forth by the General Contractor, everyone shall abide by the most stringent procedure available. everyone shall abide by the most stringent procedure available. A site-specific COVID-19 Officer (who may also be the Health and Safety Officer) shall be designated for A site-specific COVIDevery site. - continued on page 6119 Officer (who may also be the Health and Safety Officer) shall be designated for every site. The Contractor’s site specific project COVID-19 Officer shall submit a written daily report to the Owner’s The Contractor’s site specific project COVID-19 Officer shall submit a written daily report to the Owner’s Representative. The COVID-19 Officer shall certify that the contractor and all subcontractors are in full Representative. The COVID-19 Officer shall certify that the contractor and all subcontractors are in full compliance with these guidelines. compliance with these guidelines. Any issue of non-compliance with these guidelines shall be a basis for the suspension of work. The Any issue of non-compliance with these guidelines shall be a basis for the suspension of work. The contractor will be required to submit a corrective action plan detailing each issue of non-conformance contractor will be required to submit a corrective action plan detailing each issue of non-conformance and a plan to rectify the issue(s). The contractor will not be allowed to resume work until the plan is approved by the Owner. Any additional issues of non-conformance may be subject to action against the and a plan to rectify the issue(s). The contractor will not be allowed to resume work until the plan is approved by the Owner. Any additional issues of non-conformance may be subject to action against the contractor's prequalification and certification status. An ARELLO COMPANY service contractor's prequalification and certification status.

Limiting Exposures Limiting Exposures Workers should follow the General On-the-Job Guidance to Prevent Exposure & Limit the Transmission 26 Workers should follow the General On-the-Job Guidance to Prevent Exposure & Limit the Transmission of the Virus of the COVID-19 Employee Health, protection, guidance and prevention guide. of the Virus of the COVID-19 Employee Health, protection, guidance and prevention guide.Your Slope Stabilization and Stormwater Experts! In addition, Contractors should advise workers of best practice to limit exposures off the construction GeoPerm BFM (Replaces Erosion Control Blankets) In addition, Contractors should advise workers o site. Floc Blocs and Dewatering Systemsf best practice to limit exposures off the construction Earthstop Erosion Control Crystals site. When leaving a construction site for breaks, lunch, or other reasons are required to wash hands with Erosion Control Blankets Sediment Logs & Terra Tubes When leaving a construction site for breaks, lunch, or other reasons are required to wash hands with soap for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethanol or 70% soap for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol before leaving the site and must maintain social distancing and wear face coverings if Phone: 800-853-5393 | Fax: 508-987-8785 | www.hydrograsstech.com isopropanol before leaving the site and must maintain social distancing and wear face coverings if traveling to other locations off the construction site. Frequent use of handwashing or alcohol-based traveling to other locations off the construction site. Frequent use of handwashing or alcohol-based 8

A site-specific COVIDThe Contractor’s site -19 Officer (who may also be the Health and Safety Officer) shall be designated for specific project COVID-19 Officer shall submit a written daily report to the Owner’s Const. Safety Standards continued from page 60every site. Representative. The COVID-19 Officer shall certify that the contractor and all subcontractors are in full compliance with these guidelines.

The Contractor’s site specific project COVID-19 Officer shall submit a written daily report to the Owner’s

Representative. The COVID-19 Officer shall certify that the contractor and all subcontractors are in full Any issue of non-compliance with these guidelines shall be a basis for the suspension of work. The compliance with these guidelines. contractor will be required to submit a corrective action plan detailing each issue of non-conformance and a plan to rectify the issue(s). The contractor will not be allowed to resume work until the plan is

Any issue of non-compliance with these guidelines shall be a basis for the suspension of work. The approved by the Owner. Any additional issues of non-conformance may be subject to action against the contractor will be required to submit a corrective action plan detailing each issue of non contractor's prequalification and certification status. -conformance and a plan to rectify the issue(s). The contractor will not be allowed to resume work until the plan is approved by the Owner. Any additional issues of non-conformance may be subject to action against the contractor's prequalification and certification status.

Limiting Exposures

Workers should follow the General On-the-Job Guidance to Prevent Exposure & Limit the Transmission Limiting Exposures of the Virus of the COVID-19 Employee Health, protection, guidance and prevention guide.

Workers should follow the General On-the-Job Guidance to Prevent Exposure & Limit the Transmission In addition, Contractors should advise workers of best practice to limit exposures off the construction of the Virus of the COVID site. -19 Employee Health, protection, guidance and prevention guide.

In addition, Contractors should advise workers of best practice to limit exposures off the construction When leaving a construction site for breaks, lunch, or other reasons are required to wash hands with site. soap for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol before leaving the site and must maintain social distancing and wear face coverings if When leaving a construction site for breaks, lunch, or other reasons are required to wash hands with traveling to other locations off the construction site. Frequent use of handwashing or alcohol-based soap for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol before leaving the site and must maintain social distancing continued on page 62and wear face coverings if traveling to other locations off the construction site. Frequent use of handwashing or alcohol 8 -based

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hand sanitizers should be encouraged and handwashing facilities and / or alcohol-based hand sanitizers Const. Safety Standards continued from page 61should be made readily available at work sites. hand sanitizers should be encouraged and handwashing facilities and / or alcohol-based hand sanitizers should be made readily available at work sites.

C. Construction and Remodeling in 1-3 Family Residences

For construction and remodeling work in 1-3 family residential constructions, section B shall be modified C. Construction and Remodeling in 1as follows: -3 Family Residences

For construction and remodeling work in 1-3 family residential constructions, section B shall be modified  The contractor does not need to designate a site-specific COVID-19 Officer (who may also be theas follows:Health and Safety Officer) for every site if there are 5 or less workers at the site at any given time.  The contractor does not need to designate a site-specific COVID-19 Officer (who may also be theInstead, the contractor may designate a COVID-19 Officer for all such small sites in a given city or town who shall be in daily contact with each of the sites to ensure that the contractor and all

Health and Safety Officer) for every site if there are 5 or less workers at the site at any given time. subcontractors are in full compliance with this safety guidance. This COVID-19 safety officer shall

Instead, the contractor may designate a COVID-19 Officer for all such small sites in a given city orprepare a written daily report covering all the small sites in each city or town and make a copy oftown who shall be in daily contact with each of the sites to ensure that the contractor and all that report available to a municipal official and / or the owner of the residence upon requestsubcontractors are in full compliance with this safety guidance. This COVID-19 safety officer shall  prepare a written daily report covering all the small sites in each city or town and make a copy ofIf the project has restroom facilities / porta-potties they must be cleaned and handwashing stationsthat report available to a municipal official and / or the owner of the residence upon request must be provided with soap, hand sanitizer and paper towels. For outside construction sites without  If the project has restroom facilities / porta-potties they must be cleaned and handwashing stations ready access to an indoor bathroom, the contractors must either install Wash Stations with hot water, if possible, and soap at fire hydrants or other water sources to be used for frequent must be provided with soap, hand sanitizer and paper towels. For outside construction sites withouthandwashing for all onsite employees or provide each employee and subcontractor with a sufficient ready access to an indoor bathroom, the contractors must either install Wash Stations with hot quantity of hand sanitizer to allow for frequent handwashing water, if possible, and soap at fire hydrants or other water sources to be used for frequent handwashing for all onsite employees or continued on page 63provide each employee and subcontractor with a sufficient quantity of hand sanitizer to allow for frequent handwashing

D. Worker Infection Protocol

As stated above, there is a zero tolerance for sick workers reporting to work. Employees should be D. Worker Infection Protocol instructed that even those with mild symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, shortness of breath, sore

throat) or fever should stay off work. Contractors shall take immediate steps to limit infections at the As stated above, there is a zero tolerance for sick workers reporting to work. Employees should be job site in the event that a worker discovered to have tested positive for COVID-19 or has COVID-19 instructed that even those with mild symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, shortness of breath, sore related symptoms. throat) or fever should stay off work. Contractors shall take immediate steps to limit infections at the job site in the event that a worker discovered to have tested positive for COVID-19 or has COVID-19 Although it is understood that contractors are enforcing Work Site Risk Prevention Practices including New England’s Only 1st Source Elite Marketer of Chevron Quality Lubricants related symptoms. social distancing rules and use of PPE, consistent with guidelines it is also recognized that there may be New England’s Premier DEF Manufacturer of Although it is understood that contractors are enforcing Work Site Risk Prevention Practices including social distancing rules and use of PPE, consistent with guidelines it is also recognized that there may be occasions where someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has COVID-19 symptoms has been present in a work area. On & Off-Road Diesel Fuel, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Propane & Ocean Blue Diesel Exhaust Fluid occasions where someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has COVID-19 symptoms has been present in a work area. Prompt identification and isolation of potentially infectious individuals is a critical step in protecting workers, vendors, visitors, and others at a worksite. Heating Oil Available in Select Markets of Our Service Area. Complete Line of Lubricants For All Industries:

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D. Worker Infection Protocol

As stated above, there is a zero tolerance for sick workers reporting to work. Employees should be instructed that even those with mild symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, shortness of breath, sore throat) or fever should stay off work. Contractors shall take immediate steps to limit infections at the job site in the event that a worker discovered to have tested positive for COVID-19 or has COVID-19 related symptoms.

Although it is understood that contractors are enforcing Work Site Risk Prevention Practices including social distancing rules and use of PPE, consistent with guidelines it is also recognized that there may be occasions where someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has COVID-19 symptoms has been present in a work area.

Prompt identification and isolation of potentially infectious individuals is a critical step in protecting workers, vendors, visitors, and others at a worksite.

Identification of Exposure

The Contractor shall direct workers with COVID-19 related symptoms to leave the jobsite immediately and contact their healthcare provider. The Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) or a local board of health will make appropriate notifications to those who had direct prolonged contact with the COVID19 positive workers. 8 continued on page 64 The Contractor shall work with the local board of health to identify any potential job site exposures, including: Custom and Standard  Other workers, vendors, inspectors, or visitors to the work site with close contact to the Concrete Products... individual  Work areas such as supply cabinets and designated work stations Our Specialty! or rooms

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Offering a full range of products:Notification and Quarantine Requirements As provided by law, the identity of the worker must be kept confidential Upon learning of an infection, the contractor must immediately notify the designated COVID-19 safety officer, the site safety officer, and the owner Sanitation Requirements After a worker with COVID-19 related symptoms has been asked to leave the job site, the contractor shall take immediate steps to sanitize common areas and direct work places. This includes all on-site bathrooms facilities, any break facilities, and any other common areas on the job site that may have been in close contact with the infected worker. Manholes, Catch Basins, Septic Tanks, Leaching Chambers, Dry Wells, Distribution Boxes, Pump Chambers, Grease Traps, PreTreatment Tanks, Utility Vaults, Meter Pits, Yard Drains, Box Culverts, End-Walls, Wing Walls, Curbs, Water Quality Structures, Prefab. Pump Stations, Storage Buildings, Dugouts, Concrete Barriers, Cable Concrete, Retaining Walls, Restroom Buildings, Telecommunication Shelters, Prestress Bridges, National Grid, Traffic Control Structures and many more. See our full line of products at: www.unitedconcrete.com Toll Free: (800) 234-3119 Fax: (203) 265-4941 Jason Lindsey jlindsey@unitedconcrete.com Cell 203-464-7667www.unitedconcrete.com

19 positive workers. of health will make appropriate notifications to those who had direct prolonged contact with the COVIDof health will make appropriate notifications to those who had direct prolonged contact with the COVID The Contractor shall work with the local board of health to identify any potential job site exposures, 19 positive workers. Const. Safety Standards continued from page 63 19 positive workers. including: The Contractor shall work with the local board of health to identify any potential job site exposures,

The Contractor shall work with the local board of health to identify any potential job site exposures,  Other workers, vendors, inspectors, or visitors to the work site with close contact to theincluding: including: individual  Other workers, vendors, inspectors, or visitors to the work site with close contact to the   Other workers, vendors, inspectors, or visitors to the work site with close contact to the Work areas such as supply cabinets and designated work stations or roomsindividual   individual Work tools and equipment Work areas such as supply cabinets and designated work stations or rooms    Work areas such as supply cabinets and designated work stations or rooms Common areas such as break rooms and tables, vending machines, and sanitary facilities Work tools and equipment   Work tools and equipment Common areas such as break rooms and tables, vending machines, and sanitary facilities  Common areas such as break rooms and tables, vending machines, and sanitary facilitiesNotification and Quarantine Requirements

As provided by law, the identity of the worker must be kept confidential Notification and Quarantine Requirements

Notification and Quarantine Requirements

Upon learning of an infection, the contractor must immediately notify the designated COVIDAs provided by law, the identity of the worker must be kept confidential -19 safety As provided by law, the identity of the worker must be kept confidential officer, the site safety officer, and the owner Upon learning of an infection, the contractor must immediately notify the designated COVID-19 safety Upon learning of an infection, the contractor must immediately notify the designated COVIDSanitation Requirements officer, the site safety officer, and the owner -19 safety officer, the site safety officer, and the owner After a worker with COVID Sanitation Requirements -19 related symptoms has been asked to leave the job site, the contractor Sanitation Requirements shall take immediate steps to sanitize common areas and direct work places. This includes all on-site bathrooms facilities, any break facilities, and any other common areas on the job site that may have After a worker with COVID-19 related symptoms has been asked to leave the job site, the contractor After a worker with COVID-19 related symptoms has been asked to leave the job site, the contractor been in close contact with the infected worker. shall take immediate steps to sanitize common areas and direct work places. This includes all on-site shall take immediate steps to sanitize common areas and direct work places. This includes all on-site bathrooms facilities, any break facilities, and any other common areas on the job site that may have bathrooms facilities, any break facilities, and any other common areas on the job site that may have Sanitation will be conducted with personnel, equipment, and material approved for COVID-19 been in close contact with the infected worker. been in close contact with the infected worker. sanitization. Sanitation will be conducted with personnel, equipment, and material approved for COVID-19 Sanitation will be conducted with personnel, equipment, and material approved for COVID-19 Identified areas should remain isolated from workers until sanitation process has been completed and sanitization. sanitization. area is deemed safe for use. Identified areas should remain isolated from workers until sanitation process has been completed and Identified areas should remain isolated from workers until sanitation process has been completed and Returning to Work area is deemed safe for use. area is deemed safe for use. All impacted workers should follow CDC and DPH recommended steps concerning return to work. Returning to Work Returning to Work Workers who are considered close contacts to a COVID-19 case by public health authorities should not return for 14 days and are subject quarantine by public health. All impacted workers should follow CDC and DPH recommended steps concerning return to work. All impacted workers should follow CDC and DPH recommended steps concerning return to work. Workers who are considered close contacts to a COVID-19 case by public health authorities should not Workers who are considered close contacts to a COVID-19 case by public health authorities should not Workers who leave during the work day due to COVID-19 symptoms and develop COVID-19 as return for 14 days and are subject quarantine by public health. return for 14 days and are subject quarantine by public health. confirmed by laboratory testing or diagnosis by a healthcare provider shall not return to the site until either released from isolation by healthcare provider or public health official. Workers who leave during the work day due to COVID-19 symptoms and develop COVID-19 as Workers who leave during the work day due to COVID-19 symptoms and develop COVID-19 as confirmed by laboratory testing or diagnosis by a healthcare provider shall not return to the site until confirmed by laboratory testing or diagnosis by a healthcare provider shall not return to the site until In All Cases either released from isolation by healthcare provider or public health official. either released from isolation by healthcare provider or public health official.  Keep all employee names confidential as required by lawIn All Cases

In All Cases

  Other employees may be sent home while a workspace is being cleaned but will return to work 8 Keep all employee names confidential as required by law  after cleaning unless advised otherwise by a health care provider Keep all employee names confidential as required by law  Other employees should be asked to contact their health provider if they have any questions 8  Remind other employees to continue to practice proper sanitation and monitor for flu like 8 symptoms n