Public Guidance
Federal, state, and local government will develop framework determining how and when your business can safely operate based on various health metrics. As certain indicators are met, it is likely that certain counties or regions within a state will fall under different governmental orders. It will be critical to stay well-informed at all levels.
- Federal Government Guidance
- California Government Guidance
- California Department of Public Health
- Local Health Department Search
- Interactive State-by-State Map to Navigate Guidlines
California's COVID-19 Response
Each business should review the guidance, developed by the California Department of Public Health and Cal/OSHA, that is relevant to their workplace, prepare a plan based on the guidance for their industry, and put it into action. When complete, businesses can post the industry-specific checklist in their workplace to show customers and employees they have reduced the risk and are open for business.
California has a Blueprint for a Safer Economy in the state with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Every county in California is assigned to a tier based on its rate of new cases and positivity. Check your county's tier status to see how businesses and activites can open.
- Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Find the status of activities in your county, effective Aug. 31. Please be sure to check your local requirements as those may be more strict than the statewide criteria.
- Industry Guidance to Reduce Risk
Includes county-specific guidance for businesses statewide, counties with attestations, and counties on the Monitoring List.
- Employer Playbook
Provides guidance for employers to support a safe, clean environment for workers and customers.
California Injury & Illness Prevention Program Materials
- Sample COVID-19 Addendum (Updated July 15, 2020)
- COVID-19 Risk Assessment & Training Guidance (State Compensation Insurance Fund)
- Workplace Hazard Control Framework (NIOSH)
- Resuming Business Toolkit (CDC)
- Operational Toolkit for Businesses Considering Reopening or Expanding Operations in COVID-19 (The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security)
Additional Return to Work Guides
These documents may be utilized as an additional reference for planning purposes. Please be sure to integrate any specific state and local guidelines that may apply.
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIAH) Sponsored Back to Work Safely
- National Safety Council SAFER: Framework and Playbooks
- Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers Back to the Workplace
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Includes resources relating to building systems readiness
Federal OSHA:
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (PDF)
Comprehensive guide for preparing the workplace.
- Visit OSHA's COVID-19 Resource Page frequently for more information and consider
subscribing to OSHA Newsletter for real time updates.
Cal/OSHA:
- Interim Guidelines for General Industry on 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus
Contains both General and Industry specific guidance for protecting workers from infectious disease. Check back frequently for updates.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Interim Guidelines for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Businesses and Workplaces Plan, Prepare, and Respond
- Prepare your Small Business and Employees for the Effects of COVID-19 (PDF)
- Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation
- Cloth Face Coverings Resources
US Chamber of Commerce Resources
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees (PDF)
- Guidance For Employers To Plan and Respond To Coronavirus (PDF)
- Customizable Workplace Flyer Builder
Safety Training Materials
- CDC Print Resources
- CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning & Disenfecting
- CDC Industry Fact Sheets
- How to Make and Use Cloth Face Coverings (PDF)
- OSHA Alerts and Publications
HR Resources
Posters
- Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) (PDF)
- Stop the Spread of Germs at Work (PDF)
- Social Distancing Guidelines at Work (PDF)
- Coping with Stress (PDF)
- COVID Reminder Warning (PDF)
ThinkHR
- COVID-19 Crisis Response Center
Contains a full resource library including FAQ’s, templates, checklists, videos, and state and federal information. Check back frequently for updates.
Continuity Planning
As businesses reopen during COVID-19 it will be prudent to consider contingency plans for possible resurgence of disease in the workplace and community at large. Other interruptions such as natural disasters, health hazards, human caused hazards, and technology related hazards should be contemplated.