INSTALL Explains How to Keep the Jobsite Safe Amid COVID-19

Safety standards have always been of utmost importance in the construction industry. But now, more than ever, safety protocols are increasingly crucial as COVID-19 changes how contractors are working. In order to keep employees safe, businesses need to set up processes, procedures and risk mitigation techniques to combat the novel Coronavirus. Before employing best practices, it is imperative to understand two main challenges contractors are facing: product delays and absenteeism.

“Not only are clients reworking budgets and costs associated with building and renovation projects due to changes in demands and a shifting economy, but there are also concerns about the availability of supplies,” said John T. McGrath Jr., executive director, INSTALL. Based on each state’s regulations, manufacturers and warehouses have slowed production because of social distancing and CDC recommendations. In addition, the delivery process is taking longer. “It is important to take these factors into consideration as they affect jobsite timelines and worker productivity,” he added.