Re-opening during COVID-19


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COVID-19 hasn't just caused a temporary interruption to our everyday lives, it has upended life as we know it and pushed us into a new reality where face coverings and social distancing is becoming the new normal. As we slowly and cautiously move forward with safely reopening, we ask that you closely follow your state or county Reopening guide along with the guidelines provided by OSHA and the CDC. Please see below for information and resources:

CDC Business guidance
CDC Resuming business toolkit
NIH returning to work training tool

For additional information and resources on how to cautiously and safely reopen, call your local Enviroexperts at 301-309-0475.

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