The State of California, through the Department of Public Health, Department of Social Services, and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), has released COVID-19 guidance and checklists for 20 different industries as employers prepare to reopen and employees head back to work.
According to the guidance, all employers must do the following before reopening:
- “Perform a detailed risk assessment and implement a site-specific protection plan.”
- “Train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19, including how to screen themselves for symptoms and stay home if they have them.”
- “Implement individual control measures and screenings.”
- “Implement disinfecting protocols.”
- “Implement physical distancing guidelines.”
The following are links to guidance and checklists (if available) by industry:
| Industry | Guidance | Checklist |
| Agriculture and Livestock | Guidance | Checklist |
| Auto Dealerships and Rentals | Guidance | Checklist |
| Child Care | Guidance | N/A |
| Communications Infrastructure | Guidance | Checklist |
| Construction | Guidance | Checklist |
| Delivery Services | Guidance | Checklist |
| Energy and Utilities | Guidance | Checklist |
| Food Packing and Processing | Guidance | Checklist |
| Hotels and Lodging | Guidance | Checklist |
| Life Sciences | Guidance | Checklist |
| Limited Services | Guidance | Checklist |
| Logistics and Warehousing | Guidance | Checklist |
| Manufacturing | Guidance | Checklist |
| Mining and Logging | Guidance | Checklist |
| Outdoor Museums | Guidance | Checklist |
| Office Workspaces | Guidance | Checklist |
| Ports | Guidance | Checklist |
| Public Transit and Passenger Rail | Guidance | Checklist |
| Real Estate Transactions | Guidance | Checklist |
| Retail | Guidance | Checklist |
Ogletree Deakins will continue to monitor and report on developments with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic and will post updates in the firm’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center as additional information becomes available. Important information for employers is also available via the firm’s webinar programs.
