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Ex. MET-DFW-008 Order Primary source read

Stay Home Stay Safe Rules for the Construction Industry

Rules for the Construction Industry

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins · Dallas County, Texas (County)

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Jurisdiction
Dallas County, Texas · Dallas-Fort Worth · Texas
Level
County
Authority
Tex. Gov't Code § 418.108 (exhibit to the Mar. 29, 2020 order)
Issued
2020-03-29 Mar. 29, 2020
Effective
2020-03-29 11:59 p.m. (read as 2020-03-29)
End
With the stay-home orders (to May 15, 2020); carried into the Reopened Services orders (read as 2020-05-15)
In force
Mar. 29, 2020 to May 15, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all employers and employees in construction
Functions reached
  • JS job sites
  • SB subcontractors
  • WF
  • OP
Collection
Dallas-Fort Worth MET-DFW

Operative words

All employers involved in construction activity must follow the requirements set forth in the COVID-19 Safety Recommendations issued by the Construction Industry Safety Coalition, including the rules below: 1. Mandatory temperature checks of all workers before they leave home... 3. Implement shift work; 4. Limit crossover of subcontractors; 5. Prohibit gatherings during meals or breaks; 6. Keep a 6 foot distance between people at all times... 8. Allow non-essential personnel to work from home when possible

Enforcement

As the order: misdemeanor, fine up to $1,000 and/or 180 days

Notes

'Elective additions and maintenance are prohibited'; construction for public works, residential, commercial and schools classified critical infrastructure

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