The COVID-19 pandemic showed that having a plan to mitigate risk exposure to infectious diseases needs to be part of every business’ toolbox. This page contains information and resources for contractors pertaining to COVID-19 and infectious diseases.
SAFETY
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Sample Policies and Forms
- Template COVID-19 Vaccination Policy – Canada
- Face Mask and Social Distancing Policies (General Policy and Policy for when on customer property and job sites)
- Template COVID-19 Vaccination Policies (Mandatory and Non-Mandatory versions)
- COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan – Preview | Request your editable version of this plan (fill out form on page)
- Infectious Disease Program – Preview | Request your editable version of this plan (fill out form on page)
- COVID-19 Health Screening Form (editable word doc – direct download)
- Sample Risk Assessment Form for COVID-19 (editable word doc – direct download)
Resources and Articles
- Disinfecting Fall Protection Equipment
- CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Construction Workers
- CDC Mask Guidance Update
- Most Frequent Citations During Coronavirus-Related Inspections
- Decision Tree for Improving Ventilation for COVID-19
- FDA-Authorized Chinese Respirator Masks List
- CCOHS COVID-19 Construction Tip Sheet
- COVID-19: Health and Safety from an Employer’s Perspective
- WSPS – Psychological Health Resources for Leaders during COVID-19
Toolbox Talks
- Toolbox Talk: Reducing the Spread of COVID-19
- Toolbox Talk: Cloth Face Coverings
- Toolbox Talk: Social Distancing
- Toolbox Talk: Cleaning and Disinfecting
- Toolbox Talk: Mental Health Concerns Related to COVID-19 (from the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention)
- More COVID-19 Toolbox Talks available through the FCA Toolbox Talk Program. Click here to request your company’s access.
LEGAL
Resources and Articles
- COVID-19 Stimulus Package and Your Business
- COVID-19 Vaccine Approval and Employer Mandates
- Payroll Tax Deferral: Frequently Asked Questions
- “Force Majeure” Clauses and COVID-19 Memo
- NLRB Memorandum – Case Studies: Duty to Bargain During an Emergency
- Workers Comp claim for Coronavirus?
- What to Do When Employees are Exposed to COVID-19 Outside the Workplace
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Your Business
Sample Policies
FFCRA (COVID-19 PAID LEAVE)
Resources and Articles
- PPP Loans Round 2 – What Signatory Contractors Need to Know
- Preparing for PPP Loan Forgiveness
- FFCRA Paid Leave Flowchart
- COVID-19 Paid Leave: FAQs – What Contractors Need to Know
- DOL Guidance: DOL Guidance: Employees Laid Off Prior to March 2 and the FFCRA
- Paying Your Employees FMLA and PSL for COVID-19
- Employer Paid Leave Requirements
- Employee Paid Leave Rights
- FFCRA FAQs
- COVID-19 Paid Leave Bill Now Law: What That Means for Contractors and Legislative Summary of FFCRA’s Leave Provisions
- Memorandum: Families First Coronavirus Leave Provisions (3/18/20)
Sample Policies
- FFCRA COVID-19 Paid Leave Policy (editable word doc – direct download)
CARES ACT (COVID-19 STIMULUS)
Resources and Articles
- PPP Expenses and Tax Deductions – Additional Information
- For-Profit Borrowers
- Nonprofit Borrowers
- Guidance Clarifying the Deductibility of Expenses Where a Business Received a PPP Loan
- Legislative Summary: “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act” – What Contractors Need to Know
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
- Paycheck Protection and Good Faith Certification
- IRS Guidance on PPP-Covered Expenses Tax Deductability
Financial Relief for Signatory Contractors
GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Information
- Click here to access the latest from FCA’s counsel (please check for regular updates)
(While our legal counsel’s site focuses on Minnesota law, it provides broad insight applicable to all — you should consult with your attorney to ensure state and local legal requirements are met.) - Community Mitigation Strategy for COVID-19 (CDC guidance)
- Listing of State Health Departments(CDC resource)
Resources
- 10 Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus Poster | Available in 13 Languages (including Spanish and French) (OSHA poster that can be posted at workplaces)
- Workplace and Home Guidance Infographics (CDC infographics that can be freely used)
- Combating the Coronavirus Posters (printable CDC poster)
- COVID-19 Graphic/Video Resources (CDC graphics, posters, videos, etc. than can be freely used)
- CDC Guidance: Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic