COVID-19 Policies

The following are steps that have been taken consistently across all our current construction sites in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic;

Physical Distancing

• Temporarily suspending meetings where physical distancing cannot be maintained (e.g. Monthly Site Safety Meetings)
• Restricting access to Site Office on an as-needed basis
• Limiting the number of workers in a construction hoist or elevator to 4
• Restricting travel directions in shared stairways (1 stairway for up, the other for down) where practicable
• Signage reminding workers to maintain 2 m physical distance
• Informational hardhat decals regarding physical distancing

Hygiene

• Provision of handwashing stations with soap and water
• Signage directing workers to handwashing stations
• Alcohol-based disinfectant in locations where handwashing is not readily available on site (e.g. at the construction hoist, in Site Offices without municipal water hookup)
• Dedicated labour staff conducting regular disinfection of common touch points on site (e.g. door handles, portable toilet doors)
• Providing infrared thermometers to all sites as a supplementary screening measure, along with Guideline for their use

Administrative Controls

• COVID-19 Site Orientation for all existing and new workers
• Signage instructing workers to stay home if feeling sick
• Guideline for handling workers returning after self-isolation
• Guidance for First Aid Attendants to limit contact with patients where possible and personal protective measures to be taken where close contact must be made
• Exterior site signage regarding COVID-19 prevention measures

For the full PCML COVID-19 Safety Plan please click here.