New Zealand COVID-19 Construction Rotocols - Site Safe

Physical Distancing and Hygiene Protocol - Alert Level 3Safe work practices to limit exposure to COVID-19 while operating under alert level 3 at work mean first assessing the risks, and thenimplementing the appropriate controls, so far as is reasonably practicable. All work must be undertaken in such a way as to reduce any possiblecontact between workers and to promote physical distancing wherever possible.What is physical distancing? Physical distancing, sometimes known as “social distancing”, is aboutkeeping a safe distance from others. Physical distancing means remainingone metre away from other people. This is important to help protect usfrom COVID-19, which spreads via droplets from coughing and sneezing.Staying one metre away from others is an effective measure.Delivery drivers should remain in their vehicles if the load will allowit and must wash or clean their hands before unloading goods andmaterials. Any sign in registers should be recorded by one person wherepossible – do not pass material around the group and minimisecontact with any screens.General Working ArrangementsSite Meetings Keep team sizes as small as possible. Only absolutely necessary meeting participants should attend. Keep a record of who is in each team every day as you may berequired to track back for contact tracing. Attendees should be one metre apart from each other Site teams are encouraged to put forward split/alternating shifts toavoid extensive intermingling to reduce potenital of exposure.Rooms should be well ventilated / windows opened to allow fresh aircirculation. Hold meetings in open areas where possible. Meetings are to be held through teleconferencing orvideoconferencing where possible. Work site is to be segregated into zones (or by other methods) asmuch as possible to keep different teams/trades physically separatedat all times. Where possible, apply a one-way system in high-traffic areas, such aslifts, stairwells and scaffolds. Where practical, all office employees supporting a project workremotely. Risk assessments and method statements must be updated to includeCOVID-19 control measures. When using a vehicle, the Cleaning Guide must be followed. Plan all work to minimise contact between workers. When using a vehicle, limit this to one person per vehicle if possible. If it is not possible or safe for workers to distance themselves by onemetre for a work activity the following steps must be satisfied:Avoiding Close Working External interfaces One member of the crew nominated to receive supplies etc. Keep the engagement with the other person as brief as possible. Ask for paperwork to be emailed rather than handed over as much aspossible: If unavoidable, then either wear gloves when handling the item orwash hands before and after handling said items.Are the works essential and do they need to be carried outnow?›If not, the works should not be carried out.›If they do need to be carried out additional controlmeasures must be in place.Additional controls could include:›Wearing disposable overalls.›Wearing of PPE (face masks).Site Entry›Wearing of powered ventilation. Limit visitors to site where ever possible.›Short duration works. Introduce staggered start and finish times where possible to reducecongestion and contact.›Reducing number of operatives. Monitor site access points to enable physical distancing – you mayneed to change the number of access points, increase to reducecongestion or decrease to enable monitoring. Re-usable PPE should be thoroughly cleaned after use and not sharedbetween workers. Single use PPE should be disposed of so that it cannot be reused. Stairs should be used in preference to lifts or hoists. Where lifts or hoists must be used: Where entry systems that require skin contact e.g. fingerprintscanners are used, the Cleaning Guide must be followed. Require all workers to wash or clean their hands before entering andleaving the site. Allow plenty of space (one metre) between people waiting to entersite. Regularly clean common contact surfaces in reception, office,access control and delivery areas e.g. scanners, turnstiles, screens,telephone handsets, desks, particularly during peak flow times.Toilet FacilitiesWhere possible, conduct a remote induction before arrival on site,this can be done via video conferencing or by phone. If an in-personinduction is required, reduce the number of people and hold themoutdoors wherever possible. Physical distancing rules apply to the use of shared facilities,including toilets. Wash hands before and after using the facilities. Enhance the cleaning regimes for toilet facilities particularly doorhandles, locks, toilet flush and sanitary bins. New Zealand COVID-19 Construction Protocols Lower their capacity to reduce congestion. Regularly clean touchpoints, doors, buttons etc.Increase ventilation in enclosed spaces.Physical Distancing and Hygiene Protocol Page 1 of 2

Provide suitable and sufficient rubbish bins for hand towels withregular removal and disposal.Eating Arrangements If you need to leave site for any reason, follow site entry procedureson return. Dedicated eating areas should be identified on site to reduce foodwaste and contamination. Break times should be staggered to reduce congestion and contactat all times. Hand cleaning facilities or hand sanitiser should be available atthe entrance of any room where people eat and should be used byworkers when entering and leaving the area. The workforce should be asked to bring pre-prepared meals andrefillable drinking bottles from home. Workers should sit 2 metres apart from each other whilst eating andavoid all contact. Where catering is provided on site, it should provide pre-preparedand wrapped food only. Payments should be taken by contactless card wherever possible. Shared crockery, eating utensils, cups etc. should not be used unlessa dishwasher is available to clean them. Tables should be cleaned between each use. All rubbish should be put straight in the bin and not left for someoneelse to clear up. All areas used for eating must be thoroughly cleaned at the endof each break and shift, including chairs, door handles, vendingmachines. Limit access and use of coffee machines and water fountains. Consider numbers on site for site facilities as physical distancing mayrequire additional space/facilities.Changing Facilities, Showers and Drying Rooms Introduce staggered start and finish times to reduce congestion andcontact at all times. Introduce enhanced cleaning of all facilities throughout the day andat the end of each day. Consider increasing the number or size of facilities available on site ifpossible. Based on the size of each facility, determine how many people canuse it at any one time to maintain a distance of one metre. Provide suitable and sufficient rubbish bins in these areas withregular removal and disposal.Smoking Smokers/vapers must use designated area or do so off-site and buttsare to be placed in the designated receptacle. Hands must be washedbefore and after smoking. Stand so that smoke or vapor produced is not going into anotherperson’s breathing zone.Hand Washing Provide additional hand washing facilities to the usual welfarefacilities on large, spread out sites or significant numbers ofpersonnel on site. Ensure soap and fresh water is readily available and kept topped upat all times. Provide hand sanitiser where hand washing facilities are unavailable. Regularly clean the hand washing facilities and check soap andsanitiser levels. Sites will need extra supplies of soap, hand sanitiser and papertowels and these should be securely stored.Hand washingWet your hands under cleanrunning water. Use warmwater if available.Put soap on your hands andwash for 20 seconds.Liquid soap is best.Rub on both sides of bothhands.and in between fingers andthumbs.and round and round bothhands.General Hygiene Each worker must sanitise their hands with hand sanitiser or soap andrunning water before entry onto site, use warm water if available. Set up a specific place near the entry of the site for handwashing and/or sanitising. This could be as simple as on the back of a ute. Any personal items brought to site by workers must be segregated(kept separate from other workers items). Individual PPE for workers must be kept separate from other workersPPE and cleaned correctly as per the Cleaning Guide. All eating and drinking utensils to be cleaned by the user. Have papertowels accessible to dry.New Zealand COVID-19 Construction ProtocolsRinse all the soap off underclean running water. Use warmwater if available.Dry your hands all over for20 seconds. Using a papertowel is best.Steps provided by Ministry of Health’s guide to hand washingPhysical Distancing and Hygiene Protocol Page 2 of 2

Personal Health FlowchartFeeling unwell?NoYesAre you a vulnerable person?Do you live with a vulnerable person?Notify manager and follow MoHguidelines for vulnerable peopleYesNoDo you have any of these symptoms?Do you have history of travel to areaswith travel restrictions?YesNoFever(over 38º)Have you had close contact with aperson with symptoms (suspected orconfirmed)?Dry coughShortnessof breathYesYesNoNoCall Healthline 0800 358 5453and notify your managerHave you had indirect contact with aperson with symptoms (suspected orconfirmed)?i.e. Being in the same area for a prolongedperiod (open office, classroom, hospital waitingroom etc)YesAdvised toself isolate?NotCOVID-19?Call Healthline 0800 358 5453and notify your managerNoKeep on the side of caution andstay home.Self isolationnot required?Advised toself isolate?Return to workNew Zealand COVID-19 Construction ProtocolsNotify your employer and do not returnto work until you are completely well andadvised to do so by your manager.Isolation for 14 daysPersonal Health Guidelines Page 1 of 1

Site Transportation Protocol - Alert Level 3Workers travel to siteEmployers are required to have an understanding of how workers will travel to and from site.Workers are to travel tothe site one person pervehicle where possible.Log is to be kept to recordwho has arrived on site, howthey traveled and who theytraveled with for contacttracing purposes.Workers must travel homein the same vehicle as theyarrived in.Handwashing protocolsto be observed beforeentering site.Any travel managed by the employer should ensure that adequate steps can be achieved for this transport– which includes:Allowing for spacesbetween passengers.Hygienic washing of handsbefore and after the journey.Follow Vehicle CleaningProcedures as per theCleaning guide.Restricting equipment andbaggage to trailers and orseparate parts of the vehicle.Required process for deliveries to siteDeliveries to site shouldbe delivered by oneperson only wherepossible.Handwashing protocols tobe observed once arrivedat site.New Zealand COVID-19 Construction ProtocolsSign-in register must becompleted for personsdelivering goods to site.1m physical distancingrules to be applied at alltimes.Site Transportation Protocol Page 1 of 1

Cleaning Guide - Alert Level 3Construction sites operating after Coronavirus COVID-19 level 4 is lifted need to ensure they are protecting their workforce and minimising therisk of spread of infection.Key cleaning tipsConsider your work environment and what is frequently used and touchedby workers, customers and others. The virus can be spread from person toperson or by touching unclean equipment or surfaces. To stop the spread,focus efforts on cleaning areas where the virus is more likely to spread,such as the kitchen and toilet.Physical distancing should also be practiced when cleaning offices andjobsites. Refer to the Physical Distancing and Hygiene Protocol for moreinformation. Schedule regular cleaning.Use a suitable cleaning product.Use disposable cloths, if available.Always wear disposable gloves when cleaning. When finished,place used gloves in a rubbish bin.Wash hands immediately after removing gloves or after handlingthese items.Cleaning aids, such as cloths or mops, must be germ-free or they’ll spreadgerms to other surfaces.Here are some general cleaning tips to help prevent the spread of germs:Cloths and spongesUse disposable cloths or paper towels when possible. Common pens for sign in sheet to construction site.Doors/door handles - look at all reasonable opportunities toremove them.High-touch public surfaces such as stairwell handrails, doorhandles, tabletops, lift buttons, microwaves and other kitchensurfaces.Screens and tables should be wiped after use, including iPads,photocopiers, digital check-in scanners and desktop stations.Clean floors with disinfectant or bleach solution, starting from oneend of the premises to another (from the exit inwards).Wash items such as towels, tea towels and other fabrics and drythoroughly outside or with a dryer.Before leaving the office or jobsite at the end of the working day or endof each shift, wipe down any tables/surfaces with soapy water or cleaningagents where possible. All workers must be checked out of site and recordkept daily.Common touch points may include: Wash brushes in a dishwasher regularly or clean with detergentand warm water after each use. Mops and buckets Coffee machines and water fountains.Site cleaningReusable cloths should be disinfected or washed after each use.Washing-up brushes Wear disposable gloves while handling soiled items.Disinfecting cleaning aids Common internal touch points may include:All waste and disposable PPE must be securely disposed of.All door handles, railings and personal workstation areas arewiped down with a disinfectant, such as disinfectant wipes.Individuals are responsible for cleaning their workstation area withdisinfectant wipes.Clean all ‘high-touch’ surfaces such as desks, counters, tabletops,doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, light switches, phones,and keyboards every day with antiseptic wipes or disinfectant,including bleach solutions.Use two buckets for mopping – one for detergent and the otherfor rinsing.Cleaning bathrooms, toilets and showersMops and buckets should be cleaned and dried after each use.Clean toilets with a separate set of cleaning equipment (disposablecleaning cloths, mops, etc).Key cleaning tipsAll offices and jobsites should implement additional cleaning measuresof common areas as recommended by the Ministry of Health and to helpminimise the spread of COVID-19.Regular cleaning of the workplace environment will minimise the spread ofinfection by reducing workers’ contact with contaminated surfaces.Clean surfaces with a suitable cleaner and/or disinfectant and follow themanufacturer’s instructions for use. When choosing a suitable cleaningproduct, consider what the product is effective against and the length oftime the product needs to be left on a surface to clean it properly.Where possible, use disposable cloths or paper towels to clean surfaces.Reusable cloths should be disinfected and then dried after use, as bacteriaand viruses can still survive on damp cloths.New Zealand COVID-19 Construction ProtocolsClean sinks frequently, if they’re used regularly.If your jobsite has a shower: Clean shower trays frequently, if used regularly.If a shower hasn’t been used for a while, let it run with hot waterbefore using it.Keep tiles and grout in good condition.Clean shower curtains frequently.Common toilet touch points may include: Keep the U-bend and toilet bowl clean by flushing after each use.Limescale should be regularly removed using a descaling product.Keep the toilet seat, handle and rim clean by using a disinfectant.Cleaning Guide Page 1 of 2

Cleaning Tools and Equipment Clean tools and equipment before and after each day’s work witha disinfectant, concentrating on points of contact such as handles.Wash your hands after handling tools and equipment to preventthe spread of germs.If possible, don’t share tools on-site. If sharing cannot beprevented, take precautions and follow the hand washing guidebefore and after each use.Cleaning vehicles Have dedicated drivers when using vehicles to avoid the spreadof germs.Don’t share vehicles if possible, if you need to use a sharedvehicle then wipe down the common touched areas of the vehicleafter each use (steering wheel, handbrake, gear stick, dashboard,handles, etc) and wash hands before and after using the vehicle.Wipe down the inside and common touched areas of the vehiclebefore and after each day.Have one person per vehicle where possible. If you are required tohave more than one person then keep as much distance betweenpeople as possible, open the windows to keep air circulating andpassengers to face towards the window to reduce the spread ofgerms.If you need to have multiple people in a vehicle, then wherepossible, split teams into groups and stay in those groups whenyou travel together.Cleaning PPEWork clothes to be placed in washing machines and clean reusable PPE.Read and follow directions on the labels of laundry or clothing anddetergent. In general, wash and dry laundry and clothing with the warmesttemperatures recommended on the label.When handling soiled laundry wash your hands afterwards. All clothes andtowels should be washed with a laundry product to prevent germs fromspreading. Don’t leave laundry in the washing machine – any remaininggerms can multiply rapidly.Specialist CleanIf a worker is unwell and removed from site, a specialist clean will becompleted in the area/ areas identified where the worker was working andhas accessed. These areas are to be isolated until a specialist clean hastaken place.All equipment and vehicles used must be cleaned down and disinfected,concentrating on points of contact such as handles, steering wheels etc.New Zealand COVID-19 Construction ProtocolsCleaning Guide Page 2 of 2

Safe practices when using face masks on siteWash hands firstMasksThe right sideAlways make sure you wash yourhands thoroughly before and aftertouching a mask.There are many different kinds ofmasks, depending on the task.There is a metal clip at the top of themask.PlacementAttach the maskStretch downPlace the metal clip across the top ofyour nose.Attach the mask by pulling the elasticbands over your ears.Stretch the mask down, so that itcovers your chin.AdjustTaking off the maskDisposalBend the metal clip around yournose so that it sits securely.Pull the elastic bands awayfrom your ears.Always place the used mask ina closed rubbish bin for securedisposal.New Zealand COVID-19 Construction ProtocolsSafe practices when using face masks on site Page 1 of 1

Safe practices when using gloves on siteYou will need to use gloves:Any time you are completinga manual taskUse your usual work safety gloves.If you are cleaning any surfacesUse disposable gloves for this andthrow them in the bin when youfinish cleaning.Remember to:Avoid touching your facewhile wearing glovesNew Zealand COVID-19 Construction ProtocolsRemove your gloves andthen wash your handsprior to eating, drinking orsmoking/vapingPractice good hand hygieneand good cough and sneezeetiquette while wearing glovesSafe practices when using gloves on site Page 1 of 1

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New Zealand's COVID-19 alert levels New Zealand's COVID-19 alert system specifies public health and social measures to be taken against COVID-19. The protocols in this document are designed for construction operating within COVID-19 alert level 3. As we move between alert levels the protocols will