There are still many jobsites that continue to stay open during the Coronavirus Pandemic, even though certain states, cities, and contractors have temporarily shut down various jobs throughout the country. For those employers that have chosen to continue to work, you have the responsibility to inform and protect your workers from jobsite hazards, including potential spread of the virus.

To help spread awareness, Associated General Contractors (AGC) of American is urging all contractors to join a National Coronavirus Safety Stand Down on your open jobsites on Thursday, April 9th. Now, I realize that is only one day away, but any day is a good day to put safety first.

Stand Downs are a more formal way of ensuring that everyone on your site understand and follow safety guidelines for a specific topic. AGC recommends the stand down take about 10-15 minutes and, of course, recommending social distancing measures should continue to be followed, including staying 6 feet apart from one another and limiting groups to 10 or less.

AGC has also curated several handy resources to assist you in carrying out your event. This Dropbox link will take you to AGC’s Coronavirus resource folder, which includes:

Several Jobsite Posters, in both English and Spanish
Suggestions for Preparing for the Stand Down
Several Toolbox Talks

For even more resources on navigating through the Coronavirus Pandemic, you can also visit our often updated Construction Junkie Coronavirus Resource Guide for Contractors, which contains links to helpful webinars, free software trials to facilitate remote working, and other helpful documents.

The CEO of AGC, Stephen E. Sandherr, also recorded a special message on why you should participate in the stand down, which you can watch below:

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Shane Hedmond

Shane is the creator of Construction Junkie and an active construction project manager. In his career, he has managed interior remodel projects, site development, construction safety, governmental project compliance, and facility maintenance. He has a strong passion for construction technology and safety, as well as sharing the knowledge or insights he has gained throughout his career.

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