During this extraordinary time, we are focused on the safety and health of our family, friends and co-workers as we all navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. 

At Miles Construction, our priority is keeping our employees safe at all levels of our company and ensure our interactions follow all the guidelines from the Center of Diesase Control (CDC) and our industry.

State and Federal Guidelines

Our office is open and following CDC mandates with employees having the availability to choose to work from home if needed.

Mandates include:

• Employees staying home if they are feeling sick and to stay away from others
• Washing hands frequently
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
• Using PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Practicing proper social distancing and placing restrictions on in-person meetings and other employee gatherings
• Covering coughs and sneezes
• Keeping jobsites clean
• Not sharing tools, water coolers or waterbottles, hand towels at wash stations, food or PPEs
• Following prevention tips

In addition, the protocols put in place by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration following Governor Sisolak’s Declaration of Emergency Directive 002 include:

• Restrict meetings, safety meetings/tailgate talks, and gatherings to no more than 10 people. (Ref. – Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19, OSHA 3990-03 2020)
• Establish effective social distancing protocols, which ensure that staff maintain a 6-foot personal separation from other staff during meetings, discussions, etc. where 10 people or less are present.
• Ensure that social distancing protocols are maintained during operation of mobile service equipment designed for 2 or more passengers including, but not limited to, man lifts, scissors lifts, etc. (Ref. – Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19, OSHA 3990-03 2020)
• Provide sanitation and cleaning supplies for addressing common surfaces in multiple user mobile equipment and multiple user tooling. (Ref. – Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19, OSHA 3990-03 2020)
• Maintain 6 foot separation protocols for labor transportation services, such as buses, vans, etc.
• Conduct daily surveys of changes to staff/labor health conditions. (Ref. – Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19, OSHA 3990-03 2020)
• Ensure that any identified first responders in the labor force are provided and use the needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment for protection from communicable or infections disease. (29 CFR 1910.1030)
• Provide access to potable and sanitary water (29 CFR 1926.15)

We continue to advocate for our industry and support the organizations, state and federal, to keep construction going and keep our workers safe.

Support Our Community

Our strong Nevada roots call on us now more than ever to help our family, friends and neighbors. Here’s a list of ways you can help:

• Donate Blood: Make an appointment to give blood at Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services) for donations at the Reno, Sparks or Carson City location. Visit online or call 775-324-6454. If you live in one of our rural communities, check with your local hospital or health provider.
• Food Bank of Northern Nevada: Seeking volunteers in the distribution center to fill boxes for food. Limited to small groups and taking all precautions. Volunteer online.
• Be a Good Neighbor: Help an elderly or otherwise challenged neighbor in picking up groceries or other vital household needs. You can also volunteer through the City of Reno, to deliver items to seniors at their homes. Click Volunteer Support here to be directed to the city’s COVID-19 website.
• Purchase Gift Cards: Support our local merchants by purchasing gift cards to use later or send them to someone who may need them now.
• Order Take Out: Support our local merchants by purchasing gift cards to use later or send them to someone who may need them now. Click the locations to see a listing of all the local restaurants offering take-out and curbside pickup.
  • Reno locations
  • Carson locations
  • Virginia City locations
  • Carson Valley (Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa)
• Nevada Volunteers: Through NV Volunteer Connect service, individuals can easily find locations throughout Nevada that are looking for volunteers. Visit online to find opportunities.

Industry Resources

• Federal OSHA
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Department of Homeland Security Guidance Clarifies Construction’s Role in Supporting Essential Critical Infrastructure
• State of Nevada
• Nevada OSHA Information
• Nevada Health Response
• Governor Sisolak Declaration of Emergency Directive 003 Essential and Nonessential Businesses
• Nevada Builders Alliance
• Nevada Builders Association
• Nevada Information for Business and Workforce