COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE:

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Operating Guidelines

 

On May 15, WorkSafeBC released an initial set of guidelines to help businesses and organizations included in Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan develop their plans to reopen safely in the coming days and weeks. Guidelines have been released for the following sectors relevant to BC’s tourism industry:

  • restaurants, cafes and pubs;
  • museums, art galleries and libraries;
  • retail;
  • parks and outdoor spaces; and
  • office space.

Businesses are required to use the WorkSafeBC guidelines and resources to develop their COVID-19 safety plans. Please refer to the WorkSafeBC protocols for returning to operation section below.

Additional resources from go2HR: With input from industry, go2HR has also developed a COVID-19 Tourism and Hospitality Best Practices template. The template is intended as a guide and will be reviewed as new information is made available. Businesses are encouraged to check this page on go2HR’s website for updates.

A note on the hotel sector: While hotels are included in Phase 3 of BC’s Restart Plan, interim guidance is available for the hotel sector. Operators of hotels, motels, hostels, inns and other forms of travel accommodation are encouraged to refer to this interim guidance document from the Province of BC and BC Centre for Disease Control.

WorkSafeBC protocols for returning to operation

Arts and cultural facilities

These protocols provide guidance to museums, art galleries, and libraries. These employers may benefit from reviewing other protocols if their workplace includes other work environments.
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Restaurants, cafés, and pubs

These protocols are for employers in restaurants, cafés, and bars, as well as any other employer who sells food and drink on their premises. These employers may also benefit from reviewing other protocols.
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Parks

These protocols are for those responsible for health and safety in BC parks. Employers with concession stands should also refer to guidance provided for food and drink services, and may also benefit from reviewing other protocols.
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Offices

These protocols provide guidance to any employer with office space. These employers may also benefit from reviewing other protocols if their workplace includes other work environments.
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Retail

These protocols are for employers providing retail services in a variety of environments, including shops, malls, and department stores, as well as employers who have a retail component to their business.
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