NRCA and construction industry partners are organizing COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Week in Construction April 19-23 to encourage construction professionals to do their part to help the U.S. end the COVID-19 pandemic. This effort is designed to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s campaign to raise awareness of the safety, effectiveness and benefits of workers receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
NRCA is a member of the Construction Industry Safety Coalition that has compiled CDC resources roofing employers can share with their workers and trade partners to learn more about the effectiveness and availability of COVID-19 vaccines in their areas. In addition, resources are available to help employers boost vaccination confidence among their workers and manage vaccine misinformation.
NRCA is asking roofing employers to set aside a few minutes during the week of April 19 to build awareness with their workers about the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations. NRCA has created a comprehensive webpage tailored for the roofing industry that includes useful materials employers can use to talk to their workers and others on the job site. Also included are CDC-specific resources about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, why it is important to get vaccinated, where to find vaccines in your area and what you can do once you get vaccinated.
In addition, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will host COVID-19 Vaccines and Construction: Key Things to Know, a vaccine awareness webinar, Wednesday, April 21, at 1 p.m. CDT. It will be an excellent program for individuals leading a vaccine-awareness conversation in their companies. NIOSH medical experts will provide information about current COVID-19 vaccines, the rollout of vaccines to construction workers and answer questions. Register now!
If you plan on participating in the COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Week in Construction and sharing the CDC’s vaccine information with your members, let us know on social media by posting and tagging NRCA.
