June 2, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control issued
interim guidance
on reopening your office. While the guidance is lengthy, it includes updated strategies and recommendations for employers responding to COVID-19, including those seeking to resume normal or phased business operations:
- Conduct daily health checks
- Conduct a hazard assessment of the workplace
- Encourage employees to wear cloth face coverings in the workplace, if appropriate
- Implement policies and practices for social distancing in the workplace
- Improve the building ventilation system
While some of the recommendations are obvious, like:
- Employees should get a temperature and symptom check when they arrive
- Desks should be 6 feet apart
- Erect plastic shields around desks in tight work areas
- Seating should be barred in common areas
- Supply employees with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Avoid mass transit
Other recommendations are not, such as:
- Drive to work alone
- Replace coffee and latte makers, as well as the water cooler with individually packaged items
- Have individual condiment packages available
I encourage you to read the
CDC recommendations
to ensure you do everything possible to safely reopen your office.
Stay safe,
Marty McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP
Managing Partner
McCarthy & Company
Disclaimer: This alert is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Information contained in this communication is not intended or written to be used as tax advice, and cannot be used by the recipient to avoid penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. We strongly advise you to seek professional assistance with respect to your specific issue(s).
