Province of Ontario – Stop the Spread Business Information Line
Businesses who have questions about closures of at-risk workplaces or how emergency measures impact their business or employment can call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659. The service is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please consult the Government of Ontario’s website.
Reopening and Operating Safely
Develop a COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan |
All open businesses/organizations are required to prepare and make available a COVID-19 workplace safety plan. A copy of the plan shall be made available to any person for review upon request, and be posted where it would come to the attention of individuals working in or attending the business. |
Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 in the Workplace |
To reduce the risk of passing on novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) at work, employers should:
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Safety Plan Questions |
The Province has outlined the following six questions that can guide businesses through preparing their COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan.
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Hierarchy of Controls |
The hierarchy of controls (image and description below) can help you choose the right controls for your workplace. This applies to all workplace hazards, not just COVID-19. The levels in the hierarchy of controls, in order from most effective to least effective, are:
When making your COVID-19 workplace safety plan, always start by considering the most effective controls first. First, try to eliminate the hazard altogether. Where eliminating the hazard is not possible, use multiple engineering and administrative controls. The higher the control appears in the diagram and the earlier it is in the list, the more effective it is. |
Stop the Spread in Wasaga Beach |
To help overcome COVID-19, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to recommend and remind us of the following advice:
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View the latest health, safety, and reopening guidelines |
Please reference the following range of health, safety and reopening guidelines resources, listed below, available to support your business throughout recovery and reopening. International Federal
Provincial
Regional Other |
Sector Specific Resources for Reopening
Construction |
Entertainment |
Events and Meetings |
Food and Beverage |
Hospitality |
Manufacturing |
Office |
Sports and Recreation |
Retail |
Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs |
Tourism |
Transportation |