Mask Up, Philly!

GBCA wants to keep our industry safe and working.    Cases of COVID-19 are rising in the Philadelphia region. GBCA urges everyone in the construction industry to do their

GBCA Holds COVID-19 Safety Drill

On Monday, November 23, 2020, GBCA held a COVID-19 Safety Drill, an event for the Philadelphia region’s construction industry to stop and be reminded of the importance and value of

Stay Safe from COVID-19 During the Holiday Season

As cases of COVID-19 rise in the Philadelphia region, and the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued updated orders about traveling and wearing face coverings. GBCA

2020-11-21T17:52:28-05:00November 21st, 2020|Categories: Blog, Safety|Tags: , , , , , , , |

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: COVID-19: Isolation and Quarantine

This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses the distinction between isolation and quarantine in relation to COVID-19 response (Updated December 3, 2020). Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a

2020-12-04T11:40:34-05:00November 7th, 2020|Categories: Blog, Safety, Toolbox Talks|Tags: , , , , , |

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: COVID-19: The Chain of Infection

This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses the chain of infection and how diseases such as COVID-19 spread. This toolbox talk works to explain how COVID-19 response and recommended safety protocols

2020-11-12T08:57:37-05:00November 4th, 2020|Categories: Blog, Safety, Toolbox Talks|Tags: , , , , , |

GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: COVID-19: Face Coverings

This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses wearing face coverings correctly. In Philadelphia, all construction workers are required to wear masks unless they are in the act of eating or drinking.

AGC ConstructorCast: The Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Workforce

Listen to this episode of AGC’s ConstructorCast: The Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Workforce. Since the start of the pandemic, the construction industry has shed more than 400,000 jobs as

CPWR Webinar: Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to many people's anxiety and stress. Understanding how to respond to these emotions in yourself, co-workers, and employees is important for safety on and off