Covid Proofing Offices

Following are Covid-19 precautions for law offices. For more guidance, read articles about best practices, encouraging masking, health screening, leading your firm through Covid, mandating masks, requiring vaccinations, and when to reopen. Also see Covid-19 websites maintained by the ABA, CDC , SHRM, and WHO.  See Wolters Kluwer Smart Charts to follow regulations adopted by federal agencies and comply with state and local laws. 

Checklist for Covid-19 Safety

Attendance - limit headcount in the office with staggered days and times
Coordinator - appoint a  Covid-19 safety coordinator
Communication - email plans to lawyers and staff; video conference for safety training
Layout - rearrange furniture to increase distancing; limit capacity of conference rooms
Notices - promptly notify lawyers and staff when co-workers test positive for Covid-19
Planning - adopt a Covid-19 preparedness plan covering masking, vaccinations, etc.
Quarantine - isolate employees who test positive for Covid-19 
Screening - conduct daily health check of employees for temperature, oxygenation, etc.
Tracking - use tracking apps to alert employees who are in proximity to infected individuals
Vaccination - alert employees to benefits and requirements for vaccination
Ventilation - open windows and outdoor air dampers; use ultraviolet lights and HEPA air filters

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