O.C. supervisors approve guidelines for reopening businesses

KTLA via Los Angeles Times ^ | APRIL 28, 20206:51 PM | Luke Money

[Yogafist]

The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a set of business guidelines Tuesday that could help inform the county’s eventual easing of stay-at-home rules that have helped slow the spread of the coronavirus.

[Yogafist]

I read at other sites they condition their actions to agree with Newsome’s orders so this is Really just a show vote. But at least it is a start.

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1. Scope. These guidelines do not supersede any conflicting or more restrictive orders issued by local governments, the State of California, or the Federal Government. These guidelines apply equally to businesses, houses of worship, entertainment and sports venues (including youth sports), and education providers, both public and private, and other organizations.

2. Sick, elderly, and vulnerable persons. Anyone who feels sick should remain at home. In addition, high-risk persons who are over 65 years of age, or suffering chronic illnesses, should continue to follow recommendations to stay at home and limit public interaction but should wear a face-covering out for medical and dental appointments, as needed.

3. Physical Distancing in the Workplace. Physical distancing of a minimum of six feet should be maintained between customer-facing employees and the general public, and – to the extent practical – between employee workstations. Where six feet of physical distancing between workstations is impractical, face coverings should be worn. Businesses are encouraged to allow telecommuting by employees when practical.

4. Handwashing, Personal Protective Equipment, and Testing. Employers doing business in Orange County should require all customer-facing employees every thirty minutes to either wash their hands or use hand sanitizer, or wear disposable gloves. Face coverings should be provided to all employees.

All employees, before starting a shift, should have their temperatures taken and not be permitted to work upon a temperature reading above 100.4 degrees.

Businesses should make every effort to limit touchpoints. Businesses should significantly increase the frequency of sanitizing workstations and equipment that come into contact with the general public. Face coverings and gloves should be worn by all customer-facing employees. Visitors to business establishments should also wear appropriate face coverings.

Physical barriers are preferred, if available, but are not required as the general public will make individualized decisions about which businesses to patronize. For the benefit of the public and employees, handwashing or hand sanitizing should be done as soon as possible following the handling of materials that come in contact with the general public.

5. County Facilities. Persons accessing County facilities, including County parks, beaches, and trails, should follow state guidance regarding physical distancing and the use of face coverings.

6. Vendor Compliance. Businesses should attempt to assure compliance with these guidelines by all vendors; failure of a vendor to adhere to these guidelines may subject the vendor to law enforcement action.

7. Further Action as Necessary. The Orange County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to modify these guidelines as circumstances warrant.

[L.A.Justice]

I have a feeling that OC will end restrictions faster than Los Angeles County...

[wny]

“When you see that trading is done, not by consent, but by compulsion - WHEN YOU SEE THAT IN ORDER TO PRODUCE, YOU NEED TO OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM MEN WHO PRODUCE NOTHING - when you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favors - when you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don’t protect you against them, but protect them against you - when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice - you may know that your society is doomed.”

Ayn Rand