16 Jun Returning to Work | 8 Steps to Keep Employees Safe
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt in Wisconsin and globally. The public health crisis created an economic crisis that required many businesses to reduce operations or shutdown entirely. As the state debates how to reopen the economy, it is important that steps are taken to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites.
Businesses must show they are prepared to keep employees, customers and other guests safe. A new normal will exist when businesses are allowed to reopen, and it will be incumbent upon employers to take the necessary steps to minimize risk.
From updated policies to the potential need for personal protective equipment, businesses will face new challenges associated with combatting COVID-19. The virus does not show itself like other hazards, but there are steps all businesses can
take to protect employees and others.
That is why Wisconsin Safety Council has put together these general guidelines and best practices for employers.