Maybe I am living in a bubble but I am just not that worried about COVID at work. Most construction pros have similar work perspectives on the pandemic. Maybe it's because most construction sectors have stayed busy throughout the pandemic and related shutdowns. Maybe we are more comfortable with managing risk. I came across an article by Forbes that discussed concerns people have when returning to work. It caught me off guard because construction has been lucky enough to keep most people working and, for the most part, outside of simple precautions like wearing a mask when around others, spreading out when holding in person meetings and holding remote meetings whenever possible, we've been working restriction free. COVID cases and small outbreaks are infrequent and contained pretty quickly. There have been instances in construction where COVID infections spread a bit. Just like typical safety on a typical project these issues were caused when protocols were not followed and/or when warning signs were missed.
I am trying to understand why nearly all construction workers have been pretty unconcerned about working through the ups and downs of the pandemic. Is it because we are used to working in an industry that is relatively dangerous when it comes to physical health and well being? I think the answer is yes and because we are used to working around and managing known health risks. COVID is just another potential health risk that we have worked with our teams to control and manage. Construction pros have developed a variety of safety protocols and tools that jobsites, trailers and offices around the country are using to stay safe while building our world - even when much of the rest of the world has slowed down.
Comments