Coronavirus Update and Resources

As the safety and health of our workforce remains our No. 1 priority, ABC has compiled COVID-19 prevention best practices from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as practical construction jobsite safety recommendations based on input from the ABC National Safety and Health Committee. This is for informational purposes only and does not eclipse any established local, state or federal guidelines. Please contact ABC National’s Safety team with any issues or concerns and, as this issue constantly evolving, to stay updated on information and recommendations from your local governments and health departments. We will also continue to add useable resources for the construction industry.

Guidelines for the Construction Industry to Address Worker Health and Jobsite Safety in Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan
COVID-19 Project Orientation
COVID-19 Safe Reopening Package Template
CISC-COVID-19-Exposure-Prevention-Preparedness-and-Response-Plan
The Safe and Healthy Construction Pledge
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Questions
HR Toolkit - The Employer's Guide to COVID-19
COVID-19 Recommended Best Practices
COVID-19 Tool Cleaning Protocols from Milwaukee
COVID-19 Daily Talk
Critical Employment Topics Related to COVID-19

Government Affairs

Construction projects have been ordered to shut down. We understand the need to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus and protect public health; however, our industry is part of the supply chain and relied upon by many life-sustaining businesses required to remain open. ABC PA is concerned that broadly shutting down the construction industry will impact the ability of these critical operations to function.

ABC PA is working with our partners to share our concerns with Governor Wolf. Specifically, we are asking that the Governor further amend his order by declaring all construction be a life sustaining business, as many other states are doing. Please make your voice heard. The Voter Voice link is below, along with the press release sent March 20, 2020. Thank you!

ABC PA Advocacy Efforts
ABC PA: Voter Voice

Resources

ABC National Information Resources:

ABC National’s COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Recommended Best Practices
COVID-19 Planning Project Shutdown
Coronavirus and the Construction Industry: How to Handle an Inevitable Delay
ABC National Webinars: ABC National is providing webinars to help you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources
ABC Store (Members only - Offers FREE CDC Washing Hands Posters and other materials)

State Government and Healthcare Industry Information Resources:

Wolf’s Clarification of Essential & Non-essential Businesses
PA Department of Health
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (Waiver forms can be found here)
PA Office of Unemployment Compensation

Federal Government and Healthcare Information Resources:

COVID-19 Toolbox Talks from ABC National: