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  • ODH releases “Responsible Protocols” for all businesses

    ODH releases “Responsible Protocols” for all businesses

    The Ohio Department of Health issued these guidelines today:

    Responsible Restart Ohio

    5 PROTOCOLS FOR ALL BUSINESSES:

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

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

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