How do I reopen my business safely?

When it comes to reopening your business after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to have a plan.

As California gradually emerges from quarantine, businesses are beginning to reopen. Employers must reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and provide a safe workplace for employees. Governor Newsom has released statewide guidance for employers to follow in order to reopen their businesses. Review the Resilience Roadmap for help with reopening your workplace safely.

Follow these guidelines to comply with reopening protocols

Step 1: Perform a detailed risk assessment of your workplace and implement a site-specific protection plan.

• COVID-19 Safe Return-to-Work Risk Assessment Guide

• COVID-19 Risk Assessment Template

Step 2: Provide employee training on the COVID-19 safety protocols for your business.

• General Guidance on COVID-19 Protection in the Workplace – Safety Meeting Topic

• N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, and Homemade Face Masks/Coverings

• PPE Protection Against COVID-19

• Additional COVID-19 Resources

Step 3: Set cleaning and disinfecting protocols and physical distancing guidelines.

• Cleaning and Disinfection

• Hand Hygiene

• Workplace Controls

Every California employer should have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that contains a site-specific protection plan for preventing the spread of COVID-19. If you don’t have an IIPP or site-specific plan, you can use the State Fund IIPP Builder and State Fund Model Site-Specific Plan to create them. For more, visit: https://safeatworkca.com/covid-19-returning-to-work/

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