COVID-19: Creating a Safe Workplace

Helping your employees return to work, safely and confidently, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is no easy task. Cleveland Clinic has gathered resources from our health experts and the CDC to help you develop and implement a plan.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of new challenges, especially for businesses looking to reopen. While managers and employees may feel a sense of urgency to get their business back to normal as soon as possible, there are new guidelines and revised practices that should be followed to allow for a safe, stable return.

These resources will help you through the key steps of reopening your business in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

Making sure your facility is fully clean, disinfected and equipped with a blueprint for maintaining safe conditions.
Setting up a support system in place for employees as they return to work and adjust to new realities and emotional challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creating a plan for a safe work environment that protects employees and customers alike from risks connected to COVID-19, including exposure and transmission.

The response to the COVID-19 pandemic is continuously evolving as we learn more about the virus and the best techniques to address the associated risks. The Cleveland Clinic’s materials are based on currently available data and guidelines from the CDC and other resources. This guidance may change from time to time.

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Download Our Guides for Staying Safe During COVID-19

For All Industries

A guide to making your workplace secure and safe for employees returning to the office.

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For Cleaning and Disinfection

A guide, created with Clorox, to developing a robust cleaning and disinfection program.

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For Keeping Safer at Home

A guide, created with Clorox, to minimizing the risk of coronavirus in your household.

For Communicating With Empathy

A guide to enhancing communication with our community, employees and business partners.

Download Our Industry-Specific Guides

For Educators

A guide to cleaning classrooms and materials to help keep students, teachers and administrators safe.

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For Event Hosts and Planners

A guide to enhancing the health safety of employees, contractors and guests safe during events.

For Faith Leaders

A guide to making sacred spaces safe for congregants and staff focusing on preparing for services and rituals.

For First Responders

A guide to ensuring the safety of your workforce and the communities you serve.

For Healthcare Providers

A guide to making healthcare offices safe for patients focusing on disinfection, PPE safety and inventory.

For Hotel Employers

A guide to making hotels and hotel rooms secure and safe for guests during their stay.

For Manufacturing Employers

A guide to making manufacturing worksites, equipment and machinery clean and safe for use.

For Retail Employers

A guide to cleaning and disinfecting your store to make it safe for customers and employees.

For Restaurant Employers

A guide to cleaning and equipping your kitchen and seating area so your restaurant is safe for everyone.

Keeping Your People Safe, Healthy and Resilient

Health and Safety

Make sure you are safely and responsibly resuming business operationswith these resources and guidelines, including proper hygiene and social distancing measures.

How to Keep Your Facility Safe

Well-Being and Resiliency

Help your employees cope with returning to work following this unprecedented disruption of life with these useful guides on emotional well-being and staying healthy.

How to Help Your Employees Cope

Managing Symptoms

These resources will help you and your workers not only recognize what COVID-19 symptoms to look for, but how to manage any situation where they have symptoms.

How To Spot the Symptoms

Preparing the Work Area

These resources offer guidance on creating an appropriately protected workspace for employees, customers and patrons before reopening your business.

How to Prepare for Resuming Business

Cleveland Clinic Leaders Discuss the Latest on COVID-19 Variants and Boosters

James Merlino, MD, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer; Kimberly Giuliano, MD, Chair of Department of Primary Care Pediatrics; Steven Gordon, MD, Chair of Department of Infectious Disease; and James Gutierrez, MD, Chief of Quality, Safety and Patient Experience at Cleveland Clinic London answer your questions about what you should know about the omicron variant, how effective boosters are at preventing serious illness and prevention and safety strategies essential to combatting the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19: Creating a Safe Workplace