Construction Safety While Reopening: Resource Roundup Before the pandemic, construction was booming around much of the country.After some delays, many projects are getting back on track, but the coronavirus is still a threat.The following resources can help construction managers adapt to the new reality.

Local and State Guidance Construction employers must follow local and state orders regarding construction work and what is and is not allowed.In New York State, employers may want to consult the guidance for determining whether a business enterprise is subject to a workforce reduction under recent executive orders.New York is currently going through a phased reopening that uses regional analysis.

In New York City, employers should also check the COVID-19 Updates: DOB Operations Information page.This site links to a PDF that provides information on essential versus nonessential construction under recent executive orders.This is a rapidly evolving situation, so it is important to check back frequently for current information.     OSHA Guidance for Construction OSHA has released COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce.

The short document includes tips on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus at construction sites.In addition to advice on encouraging workers to stay home when sick, wear masks, practice personal hygiene, maintain social distancing when possible and other tips commonly seen across industries, the document includes the following tips geared toward the construction industry: See OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce for more details.CDC Guidance for Construction The CDC has released more information on what construction workers need to know about COVID-19.

This page provides information geared toward construction workers and employers The points covered include: For more information, see what construction workers need to know about COVID-19.Additional Guidance For more information on how construction managers can promote safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, see the following resources: The BNC Insurance team is here to help.Contact us anytime or visit our COVID-19 Resource page for assistance.