Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Best Practices for Return to Work

When community transmission of a virus is still occurring during a pandemic, many employee roles will qualify as at least medium risk exposure, since any direct contact with another person—whether a coworker, client, vendor, or member of the public—could present an opportunity for exposure. As a result, workplaces that are open during the pandemic and during continued community transmission should continue to follow appropriate protective measures.

The guidance in this checklist is appropriate for protecting a workplace at any time during a pandemic to the extent facilities are permitted to operate by authorities. This includes periods during a pandemic when some business may operate as essential, while others are closed. It also includes periods when authorities relax stay-at-home orders or “safer-at-home” guidance and allow increased business operations. This checklist highlights key considerations for private employers to prepare for and respond to influenza (flu) and other potential pandemic outbreaks (including the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic).
 
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