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PIERCE COUNTY APPROVED FOR PHASE 2 STATUS

From MBA Pierce:

I am excited to share with you the great news! As of today, June 5th, Pierce County is officially authorized for Phase 2 of residential construction, effectively immediately. This plan was based on recommendations from the Construction Roundtable work group, which BIAW was a part of. View the Phase 2 approval letter.

According to the Governor's Phase 2 Construction Working Group Requirements, all construction, including those activities for which social distancing may not be maintained and the start of new construction projects, is authorized to resume.

To assist you, BIAW has prepared Phase 2 resources below to provide you with everything you need to know to safely and legally resume homebuilding.

>> Phase 2 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements

·     Recording of Phase 2 Safety Requirements Webinar - May 20, 2020

·     Recording of Phase 2 Safety Requirements Webinar - May 27, 2020

>> Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Resources

>> Phase 2 FAQ

Phase 2 Jobsite Safety Plan Template

The first requirement is the Phase 2 Jobsite Safety Plan, signed by the contractor, must be developed for every jobsite. This plan must also be produced at the request of any employee or regulator. The following is a complete Jobsite Safety Plan template for you to customize for each of your jobsites:

·     Phase 2 Jobsite Safety Plan updated 5/22/20 

Additional Required Jobsite Documents

Under the Phase 2 Jobsite Safety Requirements, you are required to fill out this document on every jobsite where there are moderate and high risk task levels.

·     Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Word

·     Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) PDF Fillable

Required Jobsite Postings

Under the Phase 2 Jobsite Safety Requirements, you are required to post on each jobsite, publicly viewable at all times, the following documents.

·     CDC Recommendations on Hand Hygiene - Click here

·     Name and contact information for the COVID-19 Supervisor(s) 

Jobsite Training

Every employee must receive an initial COVID 19-specific Training Session. In addition, weekly COVID-19 safety talks are required under Phase 2. Below is a sample for the initial training session and log-in sheet to kick off your return to work:

·     First Toolbox Talk and Log-In Sheet

Additional Phase 2 Resources

·     L&I's Hazard Considerations for Employers (except hospitals/clinics) Face Coverings, Masks, and Respirator Choices

·     Phase 2 Requirements for Professional Workplaces

·     Phase 2 Construction Requirements vs. Phase 1 Construction Requirements

·     DOSH Directive 1.70, with 5/15/20 update

MBA Pierce is here as a resource to help you return to work safely. Please let us know if you have any questions. For more information on Pierce County's Phase 2 Safe Start, visit Pierce County's website here

Sincerely,

Jeremiah Lafranca

Executive Officer

Master Builders Association of Pierce County