The Ohio Department of Health issued these guidelines today:

Responsible Restart Ohio

5Ā PROTOCOLS FOR ALL BUSINESSES:

  1. No mask, no work, no service, no exception. Require face coveringsĀ for employees andĀ clients/customers at all times.
  2. Conduct daily health assessments by employersĀ and employees (self-evaluation) to determine if ā€œfit for duty.ā€
  3. Maintain good hygiene at all times ā€“Ā hand washing, sanitizing and social distancing.
  4. Clean and sanitize workplaces throughout workdayĀ and at the close of business or between shifts.
  5. Limit capacityĀ to meetĀ social distancingĀ guidelines.
    • Establish maximum capacity at 50% of fire code.
    • And, use appointment setting where possible to limit congestion.

TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONSĀ WHEN A COVID-19 INFECTION IS IDENTIFIED:

  • Immediately report employee or customer infections toĀ the local health district.
  • Work with local health department to identify potentially exposed individualsĀ to help facilitate appropriate communication/contact tracing.
  • Shutdown shop/floor for deep sanitation is possible.
  • ProfessionallyĀ clean and sanitizeĀ site/location.
  • Reopen in consultation with the local health department.