This story was up-dated at 9 AM 4/30

“No mask, no work, no service, no exception,” Gov. Mike DeWine said on Monday, describing his administration’s safety regulations for manufacturers and retailers that will re-open in May. But as of Tuesday, Ohio Department of Health officials have modified their publications for businesses — saying now that the face masks are recommended, but not mandatory.

This also means the state government has updated the PDFs and images which explain what each economic sector is supposed to do when they reopen. These updated images can be viewed below.

Columbus, Ohio – Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following update on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic yesterday, specifically guidelines for employee face-covering and when customers should wear them.

Lt. Governor Husted today reemphasized that face coverings are required for employers and employees while on the job. Exceptions for employers and employees include when:

    • An employee in a particular position is prohibited by a law or regulation from wearing a face covering while on the job
    • Wearing a face covering on the job is against documented industry best practices
  • Wearing a face covering is not advisable for health purposes
  • If wearing a face covering is a violation of a company’s safety policies
  • An employee is sitting alone in an enclosed workspace
  • There is a practical reason a face covering cannot be worn by an employee

If any of these exceptions apply to a business or employee, written justification must be provided upon request.

“Wearing a mask is something we do out of mutual respect for one another,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “At work, you wear a mask because you want to protect your fellow employees and because you want to protect your customers. And when you are a customer, though it isn’t required, you should still wear a mask because it will help protect those around you.”