COVID-19 Resources

During these unprecedented and ever-changing times, AGC of California is working to ensure you are prepared with the latest information and resources related to COVID-19. We are working around the clock to keep you and your teams safe and supported. If you need to reach a member of our staff, please reach out directly. 
 
Members are encouraged to use our COVID-19 Safety and Health Hotline! This tool connects you with a member of our Safety & Health Council who can answer questions about jobsite or office health.  

Contact: Safety & Health Hotline

COVID-19 Testing Resources
As a benefit of AGC of California membership, we are offering through Innovative Human Performance Safety (IHP Safety) on-site diagnostic PCR testing for COVID-19. This testing is considered highly reliable and results have an average 24-hour turnaround period. For questions about the partnership, you can email Brian Mello at mellob@agc-ca.org or agc@ihpsafety.com. Learn more about the offering here.

request covid-19 on-site diagnostic testing

​New Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation for COVID-19 Prevention Tools & Resources
Check our our document guidance to read an overview of each COVID-19 tool and resource below, and our Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Regulation FAQs here. These FAQs are updated regularly as additional clarification comes to our team from Cal/OSHA.

• Master Plan "COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan for Construction" [English] [Spanish] (Word Download - Updated Dec. 17,  2020)
• COVID-19 Toolbox Talk [English] [Spanish] (PDF)
• Close Proximity Work Form [English] [Spanish] (PDF)
• COVID-19 Checklist for Employers and Workplace Personnel (PDF)
• Contact Tracing Form (Word Download - Updated December 22, 2020)
• Daily Contractor Compliance Checklist (Word Download)
• Employee Notification (Word Download)
• Essential Industry Employee (Word Download)
• Exposure Memo [English] [Spanish] (Word Download - Updated Dec. 17, 2020)
• Temperature Screening Guidance (PDF)

AB 685 COVID-19 Notification Requirements

• AB 685 Legislation Bulletin (PDF)
• AGC CA Employee COVID-19 Notice (Word Download)
• AGC CA Subcontractor COVID-19 Notice (Word Download)
• AGC CA Exclusive Representative COVID-19 Notice (Word Download)
• AB 685 Union Notification Contact List (PDF)

Most Requested Information

• Jobsite Safety Plan Template (March 31)
• COVID-19 Safety and Health Hotline
• Safety Stand Down Toolbox Talk  (March 30)
• Safety Stand Down Company Memo  (March 30)
• List of counties adopting stay at home ordinances

Safety & Health Resources

• Construction Social Distancing Protocol Template
• Safety Stand Down Toolbox Talk (March 30)
• Safety Stand Down Company Memo (March 30)
• COVID-19 Flowchart: How to Respond (Automatic Download Word Document) (March 27)
• Office and Jobsite Postings (March 25)
• Recommended Practices for Jobsites (March 25) 
• COVID-19-Safety Assessment Form Template (Automatic Download Word Document) (March 25)  
• Daily Crew Safety Assessment Template [English] [Spanish] (Automatic Download Word Document) (March 25)
• Jobsite Notice for Sick Workers - To be posted at entrance. Sign meets recommended county requirements.(March 25) 
• COVID-19 Safety Toolbox Talk (March 25)
• COVID-19 Safety Toolbox Talk Attachments (March 25)
• Fact Sheet:  Managing COVID-19 Prevention in the Workplace (March 11, 2020)
• OSHA Fact Sheet:  Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 
• Fact Sheet:  Steps All Employers Can Take to Reduce Workers’ Risk of Exposure (March 11, 2020)

PPE Resources
These AGC of California members are able to supply various types of PPE for your company: 

• Cintas
• Ignite Marketing (please contact Bill Leonard - bill@ignitemktg.com)

*Please note: AGC does not endorse any one company and will not be held liable for any transactions.

State and Local Government Affairs

• California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Resource Page
• AGC of California List of County Ordinance Application
• CA State Treasurer 2020 Small Business Resources 

Federal Government Affairs

• AGC of America  COVID-19 Resource Page
• White House  COVID-19 Task Force Resources
• FFCRA Guidance for Employers
• FFCRA Guidance for Employees
• FFCRA Questions and Answers
• FFCRA Compliant Poster
• Field Assistance Bulletin
  
  

Labor Relations Resources
Worksheet: Union Guidance on Workplace Disruptions and Compliance (March 18, 2020)

Family First Coronavirus Response Act

• Memo: Preliminary answers to member questions on Paid Federal Leave Mandates (March 21, 2020)
• FCRA Department of Labor Guidance Analysis
• FFCRA & MLA Requirements – Union Specific
• FFCRA Tax Credit Guidelines

Northern California FFCRA Union Requirements

• Northern California FFCRA Union Requirements
• Northern California District Council of Laborers FFCRA MOU
• Carpenters 46 Northern California Counties Conference Board FFCRA MOU
• Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 FFCRA MOU
• Ironworkers of the State of California and Vicinity FFCRA MOU

Southern California FFCRA Union Requirements

• Southern California FFCRA Union Requirements
• Southern California District Council of Laborers FFCRA MOA
• Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters FFCRA Communication
• Southern California Cement Masons Negotiating Committee FFCRA MOU
• Ironworkers of the State of California and Vicinity FFCRA MOU

Paycheck Protection Program

• Northern California PPP Union Requirements
• Northern California District Council of Laborers PPP MOU
• Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 PPP MOU
• District Council of Plasterers' and Cement Masons' of Northern California PPP MOU

City and County Paid Sick Leave and Related Ordinances

• Northern California Paid Sick Leave and Related Ordinances
• Northern Carpenters 46 Northern California Counties Conference Board PSL Memo
• Northern California District Council of Laborers RTW Waiver
• Carpenters 46 Northern California Counties RTW Waiver
• Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 RTW Waiver
• Southern California Paid Sick Leave and Related Ordinances
• Southern California District Council of Laborers PSL Waiver
• Operating Engineers Local Union No. 12 PSL Waiver
• Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters PSL Waiver
• Southern California Cement Masons PSL Waiver
• Ironworkers of the State of California and Vicinity PSL Waiver

Toolbox Talks - Prepared by Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc.

• Basic Awareness Training
• Checklist for Employers & Employees
• Disposable Respirators
• Know the Facts
• Mental Health Concerns Related to COVID-19
• Prevention & Work Practice Controls
• Protect Yourself
• Stress & Coping

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Additional Resources

• CLA FAQs Regarding COVID-19 and Human Capital, Tax Impact
• Tips for Keeping Construction Workers Safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic
• AGC Proactive Measures for Addressing COVID-19
• Construction Industry Safety Coalition Recommendations (CISC): COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan for Construction
  • English
  • Spanish
• Project Slowdown/Shutdown Guidance
  • Master Builders' Association Project Shutdown Guide (link is external)
  • AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Preparing for a Slowdown/Shutdown (link is external)
  • AGC Wisconsin and AGC Greater Milwaukee Recommended Practices for Securing Project Sites and Buildings

AGC of California COVID-19 Response
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced virtually every sector of the California economy to shut down in the spring of 2020, our team at Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) rolled up our sleeves and got to work. Learn more about AGC of California and the industry's response in our COVID-19 report. ​

read the report

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I’ve been proud to be a member of AGC through all of this, because they have been the leader that their members expect them to be. This is what AGC was built for. They haven’t waited and watched; they have led the path.”
JIM MCLAMB
​Clark Construction

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