Common use of Project Orientation Clause in Contracts

Project Orientation. The current concerns for COVID -19 makes orientations especially important as a means of communicating with new workers the safety precautions that they must comply with for them to work on this site. It is also a point for screening workers and asking them questions about their travels and health to verify that they are healthy and not in contravention of any Public Health Authority recommendations. It is also a moment when we can reassure workers that our project is being managed for their safety, that we are taking COVID – 19 seriously and that the most important thing to us is their health and safety. The following are changes to the orientation routine: • Where practical, move orientation outdoors and conduct a verbal orientation – reinforce social distancing. • If orientations are conducted in a room keep the door secure and post social distancing signage on the door to the orientation room to prevent workers from grouping outside or in the room and waiting. Disinfect used pens, tables, chairs and table after each use. • Host multiple orientation sessions to avoid violating social distancing. Before providing an orientation have workers and visitors complete the Health Questionnaire COVID-19 to verify that they are healthy and fit for work. Workers that are not permitted access according to the questionnaire must be turned away. As part of the verbal orientation, review: • what is social distancing of 2 M (6 ½ ft.) • location of hand washing and hand sanitization stations and the frequency that they are expected to clean their hands. • location of posters and other communications • site specific procedures for hoists, stairwells, etc. • what we are doing at the site to promote a safe workplace and remind them that their health is important to us. • the importance of reporting to their supervisor if they are feeling unwell and leaving the project.