Highbury Concrete is a New York City construction contractor with a focus on high-rise superstructure projects. With a strong emphasis on worker health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Highbury Concrete has implemented strict workplace measures designed to prevent coronavirus transmission.
One aspect of this centers on the use of infrared, touch-free thermometers to perform temperature testing and screening at the start of each shift.
Approved by the Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, checking employee temperatures helps detect fever, one of the primary symptoms of COVID-19. The threshold is typically 100 degrees Fahrenheit when it comes to a true fever that could indicate infection from the coronavirus.
Because a significant number of people who have developed COVID-19 may not show symptoms or are asymptomatic, temperature screening is recommended as part of broader efforts to stop transmission. This is reflected in Highbury Concrete’s coordinated policies covering social distancing, remote app capabilities, and implementation of personal protective equipment in the workplace.
