May 5, 2020
Regular cleaning staff can clean and disinfect community spaces per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Employers should ensure that cleaning staff are appropriately trained on how to use cleaning equipment and EPA registered disinfection chemicals. Since coronavirus (COVID-19) can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days, there are a number […]
April 29, 2020
As plans are being discussed at the federal and state levels on how and when to open businesses, many business owners are wondering two things: how they will keep their employees and customers safe; and the likelihood of a COVID-19 resurgence. Do you know what extra precautions you should take in addition to the guidelines […]
April 29, 2020
The modern world has never seen anything like the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the economic chaos it has caused. But eventually, as things slowly begin to normalize and more and more businesses reopen their doors after the pandemic, it’s important to have a cohesive business continuity plan (BCP) in place. Every executive and business […]
April 23, 2020
With new guidelines for opening the U.S. now being communicated at the federal level, business owners should prepare for what that reopening may look like in their state and local community. Additionally, the U.S. government is recommending that employers that are currently closed should open only after their state and local government allow for it. […]
April 21, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused all non-essential businesses to shut down in order to help “flatten the curve” — a phrase taken up by health officials that means to slow the spread of infection. But while things may be hard now, eventually things will normalize and people will return to work. It’s of utmost importance to […]
April 16, 2020
With information released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommending use of non-surgical face masks by the general public, it’s important to understand the information coming down the pipeline and how to effectively communicate these health and safety changes to your employees. In this blog post we will discuss which masks to […]
April 13, 2020
As we are facing the new normal, government organizations like the CDC have come together to give us real-time updates and best practices to continue to be safe. This includes guides focused on cleaning versus disinfecting, targeted to teach people how to best disinfect coronavirus and other common household germs, including cold and flu viruses. […]
April 10, 2020
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic normalizes, businesses large and small are going to have to take measures to ensure their properties are safe for employees and customers alike. However, the unique obstacle it presents is that traces of the virus can be found on surfaces for up to 17 days. While it may be tempting […]
April 8, 2020
As we learn more about COVID-19, we must put procedures in place to find new ways of curbing the spread of this novel virus. One of the most recent pieces of information we’ve learned is that people who are asymptomatic, meaning they are infected and never show symptoms, can still spread COVID-19. This is a […]
March 31, 2020
As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continues to climb, it’s important to know how you can best protect your restaurant customers and employees from potential infection. The virus is highly contagious — it is able to linger in the air for up to 3 hours after an infected person coughs; and its presence is […]