Statewide industry guidance to reduce risk

Article From COVID19.CA.gov

As California reopens, every business will need to create a safer, low-risk environment. If you own or manage a business, follow the guidance below to protect your workers and customers.

The industry-specific guidance below applies to businesses statewide. Review the guidance that is relevant to your workplace, make a plan, and put it into action. Post your completed checklist so everyone can know the steps you’ve taken. Feel free to add more safety measures to the ones listed here.

Some counties have received state approval to move further into the reopening roadmap. Learn more and find related industry guidance on the County Variance page.

Before reopening, all facilities must:

1. Perform a detailed risk assessment and create a site-specific protection plan
2. Train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19. This includes how to screen themselves for symptoms and when to stay home.
3. Set up individual control measures and screenings
4. Put disinfection protocols in place
5. Establish physical distancing guidelines

It’s important that employees with COVID-19 know they should stay home. Your sick leave policies will need to support that. See information on:

• Government programs supporting COVID-19 sick leave and workers’ compensation
• Family friendly practices for employers (PDF)
• Support for working families (PDF)