OSHA: 12 Ways to Protect Construction Workers Against COVID-19

Dec. 23, 2020
Recommendations from OSHA on how to continue protecting construction workers.

COVID-19 has posed additional challenges for the millions of construction workers in the United States, many of whom are without health insurance.

Their health is inextricably tied to the economy’s health. Indeed, the construction industry is directly and indirectly tied to several economic indicators. Therefore, it behooves employers and workers to take extra precautions to reduce the risk of coronavirus exposure.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued additional guidance for those in the construction industry.

Click through the gallery above to see what OSHA advises employers and workers do to keep everyone safe in the weeks and months to come.

About the Author

Nicole Stempak

Nicole Stempak is managing editor of EHS Today and conference content manager of the Safety Leadership Conference.

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