As Ontario enters stage one of re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic, Grey Bruce Public Health is working to ensure businesses have the knowledge needed to keep employees and the public safe.
When looking to re-open a business, owners should consult the sector guidelines recommended by the Province and maintain strict safety protocols.
Guidelines include having a plan and supplies to keep all work surfaces and high touch areas clean while providing sanitizer or wash stations for staff and customers.
Businesses will need to control the number of people in the premises and manage traffic flow to ensure social distancing of two meters.
Cloth masks and face coverings must be used when physical distancing can't be maintained. Public Health recommends non-medical cloth masks for the general public.
Business operators must also provide signage that communicates to employees and customers necessary health and safety protocols while in the store and where possible, minimize contact with customers by continuing to offer and encourage online shopping, curbside delivery, and contactless payment.