Employers / Event Organizers This checklist is for businesses and entities that fall into a category of business type without a more specific minimum standard health protocol on this website. Those businesses and entities should follow the protocols relevant to operations of the business or entity. All employees and customers must wear a face covering (over the nose and mouth) wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another individual not in the same household or, for those engaging in physical activities outdoors, wherever the individual is not able to maintain a safe physical distance from others not in the same household. The following are the minimum recommended health protocols for all businesses and other entities choosing to operate in Texas. Employers may adopt additional protocols consistent with their specific needs and circumstances to help protect the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and customers.
HEATLH PROTOCOLS • • • • •
Train all employees and contractors on appropriate cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette. Screen employees and contractors before coming into the business for signs / symptoms of COVID-19 Conduct temperature checks on all employees and contractors at the beginning of their shift, where feasible. Continue to encourage individuals to work remotely if possible. If an employer provides a meal for employees and/or contractors, employers are recommended to have the meal individually packed for each individual • Employees should be instructed to understand that young children and persons who are unable to adjust or remove face coverings should not be regarded as suitable candidates for wearing face coverings. In this case, the decision is up to the individual or their parent, guardian or attendant. • Limit the use of standard-size elevators to four individuals at a time, each located at a different corner of the elevator to avoid close contact. Masks should be worn in elevators. Utilize touchpoint cleaning and nanoseptic button covers if appropriate. For individuals not wishing to ride an elevator, ensure stairways are available for use. As appropriate, individuals subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act may ride the elevator alone or accompanied by the individual’s caregiver
LIMITS ON OCCUPANCY / GROUP SIZE: • The number of customers/patrons inside any indoor facility is limited to 50% of the facility’s total listed occupancy. • There is no limit on the number of individuals who may be outside at your facility, provided they are following proper social distancing guidelines and comply with the outside events protocols on this website. • Configure your facility such that customers or patrons are separated by at least 6 feet from others not • within the individual’s group while at the facility. The individual’s group may not exceed 10 individuals who go to the facility together. A group is defined as no more than 10 persons including the members of the household and those persons who traveled together to the event or facility. • For theater-style seating, ensure proper spacing between patrons by choosing one of these methods to achieve 6 feet social distancing between groups of patrons and to not exceed 50% of the facility’s indoor occupancy. • If the facility has outdoor seating, individuals should avoid being in groups larger than 10 individuals. Within these groups, individuals should, to the extent possible, minimize in-person contact with others not in the individual’s household. Minimizing in-person contact includes maintaining 6 feet of separation from individuals. When maintaining 6 feet of separation is not feasible, other methods should be utilized to slow the spread of COVID-19, such as wearing a face covering or mask, washing or sanitizing hand frequently, and avoiding sharing utensils or other common objects.
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