In every City and parish/county in America businesses have made a decision to re-open throughout the month of May. While COVID19 is a virus that has affected the lives of millions, businesses are committed to get back to work using precautions to ensure the safety of employees and customers. Here are some best practices to consider before a business opens its doors.
- Temperature checks: Businesses should consider use of a touchless infrared thermometer to check the temperature of employees each day and of each client who enters the business.
- Screening questions: Ask each client entering the shop the following questions: Have you had a cough? Have you had a fever? Have you been around anyone exhibiting these symptoms within the last 14 days? Are you living with anyone who is sick or quarantined?
- Limit people in business: Businesses should consider seeing customers by appointment only. Businesses should consider telephonic or online scheduling. Limit the number of people in the waiting area of the business.
- Maintain social distancing: Spacing between people in the business should be at least 6 feet at all times. Businesses should consider additional spacing between booths, divider shields, and/or alternate work schedules.
- Use Personal Protective Equipment and best practices: Employees should be required to wear masks at all times. Business may want to consider providing masks for customers.
- Disinfection: Businesses should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior to reopening. Disinfect all surfaces, tools and linens, even if they were cleaned before the business was closed. Businesses should maintain regular disinfection of all tools, workstations, and restrooms. Remove all unnecessary items such as newspapers, service menus and any other unnecessary paper products/décor)
- Administration: Employees who are sick should be expected to stay home.
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