A video from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) provides guidance for stopping the spread of infectious diseases in work zones. It is based on recommendations from the CDC, US OSHA, and industry sources. Tips include:
- Screen employees as they enter the work site.
- Keep meetings short and use alternative communication tools.
- Take turns viewing documents.
- Stagger shifts and break times.
- Restrict access to confined spaces.
- Provide hand-washing stations when possible, separated from portapotties and break areas.
- Sanitize all shared surfaces—such as steering wheels, knobs, and levers—after each use.
- Change clothes before and after work and keep the two sets separated.
Learn more:
- Video: Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases on Highway Work Zones (ARTBA, 2020, 7:37)
- Coronavirus Resources, ARTBA
