May 4, 2020

This is a sample Coronavirus Action Plan. It is not meant to be exhaustive or construed as legal advice. Consult additional insurance and/or legal counsel for professional advice. Please modify this action plan to meet your business needs, taking all relevant federal, state and local compliance requirements into account. The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted businesses across a variety of industries, forcing them to rethink their daily operations to ensure the safety of their employees and the general public. This is no different for retail operations, where multiple workers may come into contact with innumerable customers visiting the store throughout the workday. In these instances, just one misstep can lead to the quick spread of COVID-19, jeopardizing the well-being of workers. To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and safeguard our staff,  has created an action plan for responding to COVID-19. This plan, which is based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance, highlights the responsibilities of managers and employees, and outlines the steps  is taking to address COVID-19. RESPONSIBILITIES When it comes to ensuring a safe workplace during the COVID-19 outbreak, both managers and employees have their role to play. The following is a breakdown of the responsibilities for  leadership and staff. Managers and Supervisors Leadership, including managers and supervisors, should familiarize themselves with the details of the action plan. Above all, leadership must be prepared to answer questions from employees and set a good example by adhering to the guidance prescribed in the plan. This involves practicing social distancing and good personal hygiene. Employees Employees play a critical role in ’s COVID-19 prevention efforts. To protect everyone in the store,  has a number of general best practices employees should follow: For specific employee safety protocols, click here. Pandemic Response Team The pandemic response team is a cross-functional team that recommends and oversees workplace protocols to control the spread of COVID-19. The team will include the following roles: STORE OPERATION PROTOCOLS In order to keep staff safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19,  requires the following workplace protective measures: General Safety Policies Protocols for Workers To ensure safety at  stores, employees will be asked to: Protocols for Customers In order to protect our customers and staff,  will: Additional Safety Policies Sick Leave Policy CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PROCEDURES EXPOSURE SITUATIONS  has response plans in place for situations when employees exhibit symptoms of or test positive for COVID-19. Employee Exhibits Symptoms of COVID-19 Before Entering the Store Self-quarantining and Return to Work Employees who test positive for COVID-19 or believe they have been infected will be instructed to follow the advice of a qualified medical professional and self-quarantine. When self-quarantining, employees should: Notably, employees who are symptomatic or who have tested positive should not return to work until the conditions outlined in the table below are met: Return to Work Considerations Employee was symptomatic but was not tested for COVID-19. Employee was tested for COVID-19. The employee may return to work if: -They have not had a fever for at least 72 hours and have not used fever-reducing medication during that time.-Coughs and other symptoms have improved.-Seven days have passed since they first experienced symptoms. The employee may return to work if: -They no longer have a fever.-Coughs and other symptoms have improved.-They have received two negative COVID-19 tests in a row. When an employee tests positive for COVID-19, deep-cleaning procedures will be triggered. Furthermore, employees who have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 will be instructed to self-quarantine. OSHA RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING   will adhere to OSHA-mandated requirements as they relate to recording and reporting certain work-related injuries and illnesses. QUESTIONS If employees have any questions regarding the content of this action plan, they should be instructed to speak with their supervisor. Furthermore, while the strategies highlighted in this document can protect workers from COVID-19, it’s important to follow CDC guidance at all times. For more information, click here.