Guidance for workplaces and businesses reopening during COVID-19

Our community and local businesses are eager to get back to their daily lives. To ensure the continued health and safety, the reopening of these various establishments must be done safely and in accordance with healthy advice.

We would like to provide you with trustworthy resources and materials recommended by FedNor that you can use to help navigate the easing of restrictions.

One of the main authoritative sources of information for Canadians remains the Canada.ca/Coronavirus website. More information was recently added on managing your business during COVID-19, including resources and links on content regarding reopening, guidance, and tools.

Here are some resources:

Public Health Agency of Canada advice on public health measures for workplaces:

• Guidance for workplaces and businesses operating during COVID-19

• Risk mitigation tool for workplaces and businesses during COVID-19

• Advice for essential retailers during COVID-19 pandemic

• Advice on cleaning and disinfecting public spaces during COVID-19

• Preventing COVID-19 in the workplace: Employers, employees and essential service workers

In addition, the following links are resources for businesses to support their reopening:

• Reopening toolkit – Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Business Resilience Network

• Prevention infographics and posters - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

• Resources to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace– CCOHS

• Pandemic tip sheets for specific occupations and industries – CCOHS

July 2020