Following information was taken from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Education, Guidance for Business page.
Employees
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Require employees showing any symptoms or signs of sickness, or who has been in contact with known positive cases to stay home.
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Connect employees to company or state benefits providers.
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Provide flexible or remote scheduling for employees who need to continue to observe Stay-at-Home, who may have child or elder care obligations, or who live with a person who still needs to observe Stay-at-Home due to underlying condition, age, or other factors.
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Encourage and enable remote work whenever possible.
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Minimize all in-person meetings.
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Provide hand washing facilities/stations and hand sanitizer.
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Encourage breaks to wash hands or use hand sanitizer.
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Phase shifts and breaks to reduce employee density.
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Wear appropriate protective gear like gloves, masks, and face coverings and require appropriate use.
Worksites
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Deputize workplace coordinator(s) charged with addressing COVID-19 issues.
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Maintain 6-foot distancing when possible, and discourage shared spaces.
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Frequently sanitize all high-touch areas. (Additional Guidance)
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Post signage for employees and customers on good hygiene.
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Ensure proper ventilation. (OSHA guidance)
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Avoid gatherings (meetings, waiting rooms, etc) of more than 10 people.
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Implement symptom monitoring protocols (including workplace temperature monitoring and symptom screening questions) where possible. (Additional Guidance)
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Eliminate or regularly sanitize any items in common spaces (i.e., break rooms) that are shared between individuals (i.e., condiments, coffee makers, vending machines). (Additional Guidance)
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Provide appropriate protective gear like gloves, masks, and face coverings and require appropriate use.
Protecting customers
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Create special hours for people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
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Encourage and facilitate 6-foot distancing inside of the business for all patrons.
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Require use of protection like gloves, masks, and face coverings.
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Provide hand sanitizer at entrance.
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Install shields or barriers where possible between customers and employees.
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Use contactless payment solutions, no touch trash cans, etc. whenever possible.