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AGC of Ohio’s safety activities are directed by its Safety Committee, in conjunction with the Board of Directors. The committee’s goals are to educate contractors about safety and health matters, advocate on safety-related regulations and legislation, and provide networking opportunities with other safety professionals. Safety meetings are held on a quarterly basis in Columbus, providing an open forum for the exchange of ideas and discussion of safety issues of importance. AGC also hosts educational programs geared toward safety professionals and provides resources to help train craftworkers.

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(COVID-19) OSHA Clarifies Coronavirus Reporting Requirements for Employers

March 13, 2020

Employers must track job-related new coronavirus cases Uncertainty remains about whether exposures occur at work Employers must track and report…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update, Resources, Impact on BWC Safety Congress

March 10, 2020

On Monday evening, Governor DeWine announced on Twitter that he was declaring a state of emergency after three Ohioans tested…

RESOURCES

AGC of Ohio

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Group Workers’ Compensation Discount Program with CareWorks Comp; AC-3 for quote

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U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Ohio Offices
Regulations - Federal Register

Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation

Ohio Industrial Commission

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Resources Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Coronavirus webpage
Recommended Basic Protective Measures
o Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
o If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
o Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
o Avoid close contact with people who are sick
o Stay home when you are sick
o Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue away
o Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

Ohio Call Center, Website: Ohio Department of Health opened a call center to answer questions regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) and set up a website with state-specific information, https://coronavirus.ohio.gov. The call center will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and can be reached at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634). Call center staff includes licensed nurses and infectious disease experts who can answer questions and provide accurate information about COVID-19, the risk to the public, and the state’s response.

Proven Disinfectants: EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Cause of COVID-19

OSHA: A new OSHA alert and guidance document on COVID-19 provide general practices to help prevent worker exposure to coronavirus.

AGC of America: Coronavirus Resource Page

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