COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

 

UPDATED ON December 21, 2021

* = new material

 

Below is a comprehensive list of resources ABC Massachusetts has compiled for your use. Please continue to follow all recommended guidelines and stay safe. We will be updating this list regularly.

 

*Governor Baker Issues Winter Advisory Regarding Face Coverings 

On Tuesday, December 21 Governor Charlie Baker issued a new recommendation regarding face coverings in response to the emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The official release from Governor Baker's administration can be found below.

Mask Advisory for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Residents:  Effective December 21, 2021: In response to the spread of the Delta variant and the emerging Omicron variant, the Department of Public Health now advises that all residents, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask or face covering when indoors (and not in your own home). The DPH particularly urges this recommendation if you have a weakened immune system, or if you are at increased risk for severe disease because of your age or an underlying medical condition, or if someone in your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is unvaccinated.

Gov. Baker Activates the Massachusetts National Guard:  In addition to the updated face covering recommendation, Governor Baker announced that he will activate up to 500 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to address the non-clinical support needs of hospitals and transport systems. Up to 300 of these Guard members will begin training this week and will support 55 acute care hospitals, as well as 12 ambulance service providers across the Commonwealth. Guard personnel will be deployed to the field beginning December 27th, 2021.

 

Vaccination:

Find a Vaccine Location Near You (VaxFinder Website)

 

Testing:

Massachusetts COVID-19 Testing Locations

 

Safety Resources

On August 2, 2021 the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Alliance program issued an updated guide containing COVID-19 guidance and resources for employers from a variety of agencies including the DOL, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Additionally, the guide includes input from industry groups on best practices for COVID-19 safety in the workplace.

The latest updates to the Alliance program guide include the CDC’s list of COVID-19 guidance documentsa COVID-19 Vaccines Toolkit for WorkersInterim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People and more.

Additionally, OSHA has included a list of general COVID-19 resources grouped by agency, including those on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard and updated enforcement policies, and sections on respiratory protection, vaccines and additional industry-specific COVID-19 resources grouped by industry, such as the construction sector. As with previous versions, it is intended as a resource and is not comprehensive.

The Alliance COVID-19 resource guide

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Preparing for a Return to Work:

     Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus - English: PDF  (provided from OSHA)

     Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus - Spanish: PDF (provided from OSHA)

     Putting on and Taking off a Mask (OSHA YouTube)

     Seven Steps to Correctly Wear a Respirator at Work Poster - English (provided from OSHA)

     Seven Steps to Correctly Wear a Respirator at Work Poster - Spanish (provided from OSHA)

     OSHA COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce - English (provided from OSHA)

     OSHA COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce - Spanish (provided from OSHA)

     OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

OSHA Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Governor Baker's Construction Letter with Guidance

Supplemental Guidelines for MA Construction Sites: ADDENDUM 1 Limiting Exposures and Worker Infection Protocol COVID-19 Employee Health, protection, guidance and prevention

Enforcement of the MA COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and Procedures for Construction Sites

MA COVID-19 Essential Services FAQs (Updated)

Massachusetts COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures for Construction (one page summary prepared by Contractors Risk Management, Inc.)

ABC National Coronavirus Toolbox Talk Topics

Massachusetts Construction Site Safety Guidelines and COVID-19 Safety Measures Webinar Recording

Massachusetts Construction Site Safety Guidelines and COVID-19 Safety Measures Webinar Slide Deck

OSHA COVID-19 Resource Page

ABC MA Safety Resources:

          Contractors' Risk Management, Inc. - (603) 225-3335 

          United Alliance Services Coporation (Construction Safety Division) - (877) 399-1698

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Find a Vaccine Location Near You (VaxFinder Website)

Mass.gov COVID-19 Updates and Information

ABC National Vaccination Toolkit

Vaccine Toolbox Talk One-Sheet

ABC National COVID-19 Resource Page

ABC Town Hall: Employer Guidance for the COVID-19 Vaccine (04-14-2021)

 

COVID-19 Travel Order

Commonwealth of Massachusetts COVID-19 Travel Order Info (mass.gov resource)

Information for Employers - Employers are strongly discouraged from requiring or allowing business-related travel to non-lower-risk states.  Employers that permit employer-paid or -reimbursed travel to non-lower-risk states should take measures to ensure employees comply with the Travel Order. Employers are also urged to strongly discourage their employees from taking leisure travel to non-lower-risk destinations. (from mass.gov)

ABC Town Hall Forum focusing on COVID-19 Travel Order (08-05-2020)

 

Return to Work Resources

Reopening Massachusetts Webpage (mass.gov resource)

Safety Standards for Construction Permitted to reopen on May 18, 2020

Sector Specific Workplace Safety Standards for Construction Sites to Address COVID-19 (mass.gov resource)

Construction Checklist (mass.gov resource)

Construction MA Safety Standards (mass.gov resource)

Return to Work Policy Template (provided by Stoneman, Miller & Chandler LLP)

Compliance Attestation Poster

Employer Guidance Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces Poster

Workers Poster - Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces

COVID-19 Control Plan Template (from mass.gov)

MA Portal for Purchasing Hygienic or Protective Supplies

ThinkHR - COVID-19 Crisis Response Center (HR Resources for Employers)


Workplace Resources

PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator (Provided by our ABC Strategic Planning Consultant Laura Cataldo from Baker Tilley)

What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws  (from U.S. EEOC)

Return to Work Notice Template (provided by Stoneman, Chandler & Miller)

COVID-19 Recommended Job Site Protocols (provided by Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters)

COVID-19 Recommended Job Site Protocols (provided by Building and Construction Trades Council)

Paycheck Protection Program Loans FAQ Sheet

State Issues Guidance on Private Options for Paid Leave (from Associated Industries of Massachusetts)

COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave Sample Form (prepared by Stoneman, Chandler & Miller)

Expanded Family and Medical Leave To Care For Children Sample Form (prepared by Stoneman, Chandler & Miller)

RSM US LLP Coronavirus Resource Center

MassPay Recorded Webinar: Unpacking the CARES Act

Business Interruption Insurance & COVID-19 (from ABC member NorthStar Insurance Services, Inc.)

Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) poster from US Dept. of Labor

Coronavirus and the Construction Industry: How to Handle an Inevitable Delay

Order Extending Registrations of Certain Licensed Professionals

Stoneman, Chandler & Miller: FFCRA Summary

DAS Office Closure Notice

COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Businesses

Public Construction Bidding and COVID-19

Stoneman, Chandler & Miller: One-Page Template Coronavirus Policy for Employees

Kenney and Sams: What All Employers Should Know

Best Practices for Coronavirus on Jobsites

Kenney & Sams, P.C.: Recommendations Contractors with Affected Projects


Unemployment Resources

UPDATED: Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance Announces Guidance On CARES Act Implementation

State Announces Implementation of Unemployment Benefits from Federal CARES Act (from Associated Industries of Massachusetts)

FAQ's: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations

Stoneman, Chandler & Miller: Unemployment Benefits during COVID-19

Vacation Payout Notice Template

Rudolph Friedmann LLP: Unemployment Related Matters

Rudolph Friedmann LLP: Construction Work Stoppage...Now What?

Kenney & Sams, P.C.: Paid Sick Leave and Tax Credits

 

Government Updates

Boston Update on Construction Safety Protocol

Boston's COVID-19 Affidavit for Construction Work

Boston's Covid-19 Construction Site Best Practices Worksheet

Baker-Polito Administration Launches Online Portal for Personal Protective Equipment, Volunteers to Support COVID-19 Outbreak

H.R.6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act  (passed into law)

COVID-19 Essential Services (Stay-at-Home Order)

State Info on COVID-19 Outbreak

COVID-19 State of Emergency

COVID-19 Response Command Center Report

 

Archived ABC MA Webinars

Coronavirus: Employment and HR Concerns (03-24-2020)

     Webinar Resource: Major Webinar Talking Points Recap

     Webinar Resource: Coronavirus Employment and HR Q&A

We are in this Together: Contractors Sharing Experiences in Dealing with Coronavirus (03-26-2020)

Coronavirus: Impact and Implications on the Insurance Landscape (03-31-2020)

ABC Town Hall Forum: Coronavirus Impacts (04-01-2020)

Massachusetts Construction Site Safety Guidelines and COVID-19 Safety Measures (04-02-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

     Webinar Resource: Massachusetts COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures for Construction (prepared by Contractors Risk Management, Inc.)

     Webinar Resource: Jobsite Flow Chart (prepared by United Alliance Services Corp.)

     Webinar Resource: Break the Chain of Infection Chart (prepared by United Alliance Services Corp.)

     Webinar Resource: Mock Jobsite Safety Audit (prepared by United Alliance Services Corp.)

The CARES Act and Small Business Loans - Paycheck Protection Program (04-07-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

ABC Town Hall Forum: Coronavirus Impacts (04-08-2020)

Coronavirus Pandemic: The Impact on Your Retirement Plans (04-09-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

CARES Act Update and Tax Implications (04-14-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

ABC Town Hall Forum: Coronavirus Impacts (04-15-2020)

Best Safety Practices from the ABC SIG Safety Committee (04-21-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

ABC Town Hall Forum: Coronavirus Impacts (04-22-2020)

Real Estate Issues Resulting from COVID-19: Strategies for Dealing with Lenders, Borrowers, Landlords and Tenants (04-23-2020)

Successfully Managing Your Remote Workforce (04-28-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

     Webinar Resource: Managing a Remote Workforce Worksheet (from Cunningham & Associates)

     Webinar Resource: Remote Work Resources from Inspired Technology

ABC Town Hall Forum: Coronavirus Impacts (04-29-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

A Contractor's Guide to Coronavirus Relief Programs, Including PPP Funding Update (04-30-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

     Webinar Resource: Baker Tilly Coronavirus Resource Center

ABC Town Hall Forum: Coronavirus Impacts (05-06-2020)

ABC & GCI Training and Apprenticeship Update (05-07-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

ABC Weekly Town Hall Forum (05-13-2020)

Construction Reopening COVID-19 Safety Review (05-19-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

ABC Weekly Town Hall Forum (05-20-2020)

Returning to Work: HR Review for the Next Steps (05-21-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

ABC Weekly Town Hall Forum (05-27-2020)

ABC Weekly Town Hall Forum (06-03-2020)

Guide to Navigating the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application (06-04-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

     Webinar Resource: Contractor's Guide to Harm Statements (from Baker Tilly)

ABC Weekly Town Hall Forum (06-10-2020)

ABC Weekly Town Hall Forum (06-17-2020)

ABC Weekly Town Hall Forum (07-08-2020)

ABC Town Hall Forum focusing on COVID-19 Travel Order (08-05-2020)

ABC Town Hall Forum: COVID-19 Testing (08-19-2020)

     Webinar Resource: PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck

ABC Weekly Town Hall Forum (09-16-2020)

ABC Town Hall Forum: Employee Exposure and Related Guidance (11-24-2020)

ABC Weekly Town Hall Forum (02-17-2021)

ABC Town Hall: Employer Guidance for the COVID-19 Vaccine (04-14-2021)

 

ABC National Resources

Take the Pledge! ABC Launches National Safe and Healthy Construction Pledge

ABC National's  Coronavirus Resources webpage.

National ABC COVID-19 Response Resources and Toolbox Talks

ABC National Webinars  -Register and view archived webinars using the link below. Topics include OSHA compliance, the economy, and other construction industry impacts of the Coronavirus.

CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF WEBINARS

 

Center for Disease Control Recommendations

Prevention and Treatment

Information for Travel

Guidance for Businesses and Employers

Frequently Asked Questions

Latest News Updates

Communication Resources