| Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor through the Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the following helpful guidance for service industry employers— COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants Resuming Dine-In Service Stay home if you are sick Comply with state & local occupancy restrictions Require staff to wear face coverings Increase cleaning & disinfecting of commonly touched surfaces Wash, rinse & sanitize dishware, utensils & beverage equipment after each use Maintain 6’ distance from others Avoid direct hand-to-hand contact when possible Use mobile ordering, text on arrival for serving & contactless payment options when feasible Report health & safety concerns to a supervisor Flyers with this information are available in English & Spanish Steps to Protect Cleaning Staff During COVID-19 Stay home if you are sick Wear a face covering Avoid dry sweeping if feasible Wear disposable gloves Wipe equipment before & after use Use EPA-approved disinfectants or cleaning chemicals Use the warmest water level that is safe Dry laundry completely Frequent hand washing Maintain 6’ distance from others Wash clothes as soon as possible when returning home Report health & safety concerns to a supervisor Flyers with this information are available in English & Spanish COVID-19 Guidance for In-Home Repair Services Stay home if you are sick Inquire if anyone in the home is sick prior to arrival When possible delay non-emergency work in the homes of symptomatic individuals Encourage the use of face coverings for in-home visits Wear gloves and use disinfectants/sanitizers Avoid shaking hands Maintain 6’ distance from others Use walls, closed doors or plastic sheeting to separate workers & occupants Regularly clean & disinfect tools and equipment with EPA-approved chemicals Avoid sharing tools & equipment when possible Report health & safety concerns to a supervisor Flyers with this information are available in English & Spanish. Meredith S. Campbell Chair, Employment and Labor Group Shulman Rogers [email protected] | T 301.255.0550 | F 301.230.2891 |
