A: As employees return to the work site, employers will need to consider and understand:
- State and OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- Employee Education
- Workplace Design
- Risks and Exposure
- OSHA Guidance for Control and Prevention and Protecting Workers
- The COVID-19 Climate Changes Regularly
Employers should make sure employees are educated on new policies that have been put into place, these should include:
- Updated Company Policies
- Personal Protection Equipment and Company Guidelines
- COVID-19 Symptoms
- Social Distancing Guidelines
- Sanitation Stations
- Employee Signage
- Employee Testing Policy if Applicable
- Return to Work Considerations after Absence
- Flexibility to Modify Practices and Policies as the Guidance Changes
A company may want to create a pandemic response team to ensure the proper policies and procedures are implemented, employees educated, and the policies are updated regularly. The team may vary depending on your business, we suggest appointing a Team Leader to assign responsibilities and including individuals in your organization who are responsible for Human Resources, building maintenance and safety, supervisors, managers and others whom you will rely on to ensure compliance with the new protocols.
The following attachments should be edited for your unique situation:
- Guide to Creating a Return to Work Action Plan
- Sample Return to Work Action Plan
- Employer Presentation – Returning to Work Post-COVID-19
- Facility Signage Templates
Additional resources may be found at the links below:
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
OSHA Guidance for Control and Prevention and Protecting Workers
CDC Business and WorkplacesInterim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 2020
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact your Liberty Advisor.
