COVID-19 Resources for the Construction Industry

CCIA is compiling information to help keep its members and other transportation construction professionals informed on key issues related to the Coronavirus.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Connecticut residents are urged to continue taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For the latest information, visit ct.gov/coronavirus.

• COVID-19 Vaccine in Connecticut:  Get the latest information about the vaccine distribution.
• Connecticut Department of Labor’s Shared Work Program is an economic relief program available to Connecticut employers who are experiencing temporary business downturns and may need flexibility in allotting hours to their employees. Learn more.  Watch video.  Read benefits.  Employer FAQ.  Submit application to DOL.SharedWork@ct.gov.
• Travel Advisory as of 9/14/20:  Governor Lamont announced new protocols for those entering the state from those states with unacceptably high infection rates of 10 percent or more. Travelers may now avoid a 14-day quarantine if they can show proof of a negative COVID test within three days of arriving, or if they receive a negative test upon arriving in Connecticut.  (Watch Video - Scroll to ten minutes and thirty seconds). 
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Extension - CHRO announced a blanket extension to January 1, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
• State of Connecticut Business Resources
• Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program
• Essential Worker Guidelines - Governor Lamont's Executive Order No. 7H
• Executive Order 7BB, regarding Protection of Public Health and Safety during COVID-19 Pandemic and Response – Use of Facemasks or Cloth Face Coverings.
• CTDOT COVID-19 Update 04/3/20:  Read to get an update on the status of operations and how to contact agency staff to report problems, concerns or provide feedback.  
• Protective Item Donations   
• SharedWorkCT.com
• Frequently Asked Questions on the State of Connecticut’s actions related to COVID-19

PREPARING FOR WORKFORCE IMPACTS

• U.S. Small Business Administration Coronavirus Relief Options
• Paycheck Protection Program
  • SBA Releases Two Interim Rules Regarding Paycheck Program.  The first interim final rule can be found here.  The second interim final rule is supplementary and provides additional explanation of affiliation rules.  It can be found here.  
  • AGC of America News Release announcing Firms with 500 or Fewer Employees to Qualify for Paycheck Protection Program Loans. (04/07/20)
• IRS COVID-Related Tax Credits
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act  All employers covered by the FFCRA are required to give employees notice.  This poster will satisfy the FFCRA notice requirements. [Download PDF]
• AGC Summary of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
• AGC Analysis of the CARES Act
• Federal Help for Small Business:  US Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist
• Coronavirus Special Update: Planning for the Potential Impact on Your Workplace [ARTBA Webinar]
• DOL Families First Coronavirus Response Act Posters 
  • Employee Paid Leave Rights Poster (English)
  • Employee Paid Leave Rights Poster (Spanish)
  • Employer Paid Leave Requirements Poster (English)
  • Employer Paid Leave Requirements Poster (Spanish)
• FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal:  ARTBA has reported that a model notice poster has been released by the US DOL notifying employees of their rights under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).  All employers covered by the FFCRA are required to give employees notice.  This poster will satisfy the FFCRA notice requirements. [Download PDF]

SAEETY RESOURCES

• Guidance on ventilation in the workplace
• Lessons Learned: Frequently Cited Standards Related to COVID-19 Inspections
• A “common citations” document showing where OSHA has been concentrating its enforcement efforts
• Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Employees
• CTDOT Safety Bulletin - Requirements for Face Coverings
• CTDOT Safety Bulletin for Construction and Surveys Field Staff
• CDC Guidance implementing safety practices for critical infrastructure workers who may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 (or someone with symptoms)
• Essential Workers Do's and Don’ts Poster
• AGC of America coronavirus Safety Kit
• ARTBA-CISC COVID Checklist 1-Page
• ARTBA-CISIC_COVID_Checklist_2-Page.pdf
• ARTBA-CISC COVID_Toolbox_Talk.pdf
• ARTBA-CISC2 COVID-19 Exposure Prevention Preparedness and Response

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• The latest general information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is available on Coronavirus.gov.
• US Department of Labor Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions (09/30/20)
• For USDOT-specific COVID-19 resources, visit:  www.transportation.gov.
• Center for Disease Control