Currently, construction is classified as a lower risk occupation according to the OSHA’s Occupational Risk Pyramid for COVID-19. Current information suggests COVID-19 is spread through

• Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands, followed by touching the mouth, nose or eyes

• Airborne respiratory droplets expelled during regular talking and breathing as well as coughing and sneezing

• Touching a contaminated surface or object, then touching the mouth, nose or eyes

Because of these transmission methods, being in close proximity (within but not limited to six feet) to an infected person can result in transmission. Enclosed spaces (e.g. trailers, toilets), confined spaces and any space with recycled air presents additional exposure risk and should be avoided as much as possible.

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 Limpio Professional Cleaning Staff and Management use OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Working Places for COVID -19 to help identify risk levels in workplace settings and to determine any appropriate control measures to implement.

 

General Precautions 

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick or have close contact with someone who has COVID-19, stay home and call your healthcare provider.

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol when soap and water aren’t available. Always follow good handwashing practices:

  • Upon arriving at the jobsite and before going home at the end of the day

  • Before and after eating

  • After using the toilet

  • After touching garbage or other waste materials 

• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze into a tissue if possible or your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands, when tissues aren’t available. Dispose of tissues in the trash after use. 

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as much as possible.

• Practice social distancing by limiting person-to-person contact within six feet, especially in large groups or in enclosed spaces. Don’t shake hands when greeting others.