If you work in the construction industry, there are a wide range of potential sources of exposure to Covid 19 — but the biggest concern to whether you come in contact with someone who has is unknowingly carrying the novel coronavirus. There are different things that are important to know depending on your role within the construction industry, but ultimately the CDC guidelines will provide the most up-to-date information on how to reduce the risk of exposure. Due to the personal nature of construction jobs, the most common form of Covid 19 exposure is close contact with coworkers, whether that’s in the office or the construction site. In short, because Covid 19 can be spread by asymptomatic patients for up to two weeks prior to the virus’s onset, anyone working in close proximity with others is at an increased risk of exposure. Because the virus is transmitted in an airborne manner, if you are in contact with anyone who has Covid-19—even if they don’t know it—and then you touch your nose, mouth or eyes, then you dramatically increase your risk of contracting the disease. In order to reduce this risk, remember to take the following steps: - Alert your supervisor and refrain from working if you have symptoms - Follow the CDC-recommended steps if you are sick - Do not return to work until you have self-isolated for at least two weeks - Follow the CDC-recommended precautions for staying safe during the coronavirus With these basic guidelines established, it’s worth considering how the spread of the virus is impacting the construction business more broadly. This knowledge helps construction workers understand the nuances of the pandemic’s impacts and importance of staying safe as a professional obligation.