There are two major steps employers can take to help protect the health and safety of employees, customers and visitors.

1. Make changes that support the four core behaviours that help prevent spread of COVID-19.
   1. Consult with provincial guidance and Peel Public Health guidance
2. Put into action the recommendations in the Provincial Workplace Safety Plan Guide.

Four Core Behaviours:

• Workplaces have an important role in creating safe spaces that make the following behaviours easier for employees, visitors and customers to do. These behaviours include (See attached list of resources):

1. Physical distancing,
2. Wearing a mask or face covering when physical distancing is difficult,
3. Proper hygiene and cleaning, and
4. Screening and testing.

• Consult with sector-specific provincial guidance
• Consult with Peel Public Health Guidance:
  • Restaurant and food
    • Information for mobile operations
  • Pools, spas and recreational water facilities
    • Checklist for recreational water facilities
  • Tattoo, piercing, tanning and salon

Workplace Safety Plan Guide:

• This guide provides a step-by-step template to help you develop a COVID-19 safety plan specific to your workplace.

Other Information:

• Also, important to note is that extended closures can affect water quality in buildings and facilities. If you’re a building owner or manager, get guidance for safely reopening a facility’s drinking water and wastewater systems.

For more information, please call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700, or in Caledon at 905-584-2216. Call centre hours at 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, 7 days a week, or visit us online. Also attached is a list of general resources.