Open for business? 6 ways to keep employees, customers safe

Prevent the spread of coronavirus during re-opening

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Open for business? Here are six ways to keep employees and customers safe

Oregon employers preparing to open their doors after closing for coronavirus have a lot to think about, not the least of which is how to keep workers and customers safe from the spread of the virus.

We’re here to help.

Watch a webinar from Barran Liebman Attorneys in Portland, as attorney Chris Morgan describes key considerations for your reopening.

SAIF safety and health experts have compiled a short list of safety tips, and ideas on how to apply them, for businesses to consider:

Maintain social distancing

Reconfigure your space or create barriers to ensure people stay six feet apart
Stagger or modify employee schedules to limit the number of workers in the workplace at a given time
Follow public health guidelines regarding special accommodations and protections for vulnerable or high-risk employees. This could include allowing higher-risk employees to continue working from home.

Wear masks

While cloth face coverings protect others from exposure to the wearer, they are not a replacement for industry or task-specific required respirators and PPE.
In Oregon, masks or cloth materials that cover the nose and mouth are required when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
The state strongly recommends certain businesses establish a mandatory face-covering policy for customers (see our safety guide for which businesses this applies to).

Clean and disinfect the workplace

Clean your workplace before reopening and disinfect if it has been occupied within the last seven days
Clean and disinfect immediately if an employee has tested positive for COVID-19 or is presumed positive
Maintain a regular cleaning schedule (and don’t forget shared vehicles)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has specific industry guidance for workplaces, based on risk level.

Daily health checks

Daily in-person or virtual health checks for employees is optional, according to the CDC
Consider conducting these for all employees who enter the worksite
Use no-touch thermometers if you decide to do temperature checks
Develop a plan in the event an employee develops symptoms while in the workplace, tests positive for COVID-19, or is determined to be presumptively positive by a public health authority

Train employees

Schedule time for training before reopening if possible
Train all employees on coronavirus policies and procedures
Don’t forget basic safety and health training specific to your industry and work environment as a reminder or for new employees

Visit our safety guide for more details on safe ways to reopen your business. You can find many more tips and resources at saif.com/coronavirussafety.

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