Back to Work Resource Guide

Pierce County is Open for Business.

As Pierce County businesses continue to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, here’s a roundup of resources to help your business continue to operate under new guidelines or prepare to re-open.

Is your small business impacted financially by COVID-19? Click here to see if you’re eligible for a Pierce County Small Business Relief Loan.

If your business is interested in reimbursement of expenses related to COVID-19 safety practices, learn more about the Pierce County Economic Development COVID-19 Adaptation Grant Program here.

Updated 11/18/20: COVID Guidance

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department’s Reopening Toolkit and Safety Plan Template for Businesses

Washington Safe Start Plans and Guidance including reopening resources and printable materials

Governor’s Safe Start Washington: Phased Approach to Recovery including guidelines for employers

Governor’s Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers

Governor’s Memorandum regarding voluntary collection of customer information

Health Recommendations
Toolkits & Guidelines
Back to Work by Industry

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department

Reopening Toolkit for Businesses
Safety Plan Template
Reopen Your Business Safely
COVID-19 Information for Businesses – Info Sheets Available in Multiple Languages

CDC

General Business FAQs, including guidance regarding PPE
Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19, interim guidance including a printer-friendly version
Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Facility, everyday steps and steps when someone is sick

Labor & Industries

WA State Department of Labor & Industries: L & I Guidance for Workplaces
L&I Division of Occupational Safety and Health: General Coronavirus Prevention

Pierce County

Call Center: businesses with questions related to safely reopening call 855-722-5378, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

	Restaurants Update 11/15/20: Governor's outdoor seating requirements Update 11/15/20: Governor’s COVID-19 Guidance: restriction modifications Update 10/6/20: Governor’s Phase 2 & 3 modifications for restaurants & bars Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Dine-in restaurants and taverns U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services Washington Hospitality Association: Restaurants and Bars – Reopening Phases Overview Washington Hospitality Association: What You Should Do Today
	Hospitality Update 10/6/20: Governor's updated guidelines on Phase 2 & 3 miscellaneous venue requirements for events Washington Hospitality Association: Coronavirus Basics – Sanitation, Staffing, and More Washington Hospitality Association: Coronavirus Response to Suspected Illness for Lodging American Hotel & Lodging Association: Enhanced Industry-wide Hotel Cleaning Standards Governor's updated guidelines on Phase 2 & 3 events such as weddings or funerals (updated 10/6/20)
	Retail Update 11/15/20: Governor’s COVID-19 Guidance: restriction modifications National Retail Federation: How to de-escalate tense situations: Tips for retailers Washington Retail Association: COVID-19 Retail Reopening Resources Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Vehicle and Vessel Sales Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Curbside Retail Governor’s Reopening Requirements: In-store retail Washington Retail Association: Retail COVID Safety Operational Plan Washington Retail Association: Open for Business Plan Retail Industry Leaders Association, National Retail Federation: Blueprint for Shopping Safe Washington Retail Association: Retailer Resource Guide L&I: Protecting Grocery Store Workers
	Services Update 11/15/20: Governor’s COVID-19 Guidance: restriction modifications Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Professional Services Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Personal Services (including Cosmetologists, Hairstylists, Barbers, Estheticians, Master Estheticians, Manicurists, Nail Salon Workers, Electrologists, Permanent Makeup Artists, Tattoo Artists, Cosmetology Schools and Esthetics Schools) Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Professional Photography Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Pet Grooming Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Real Estate (updated 10/6/20) Safe Start Washington: A Phased Approach to Recovery: General Guidelines
	Medical & Dental Governor’s Interpretive Statement Related to Non-Urgent Medical Procedures Washington State Dental Association Interpretive Statement Guidance
	Manufacturing Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Additional manufacturing operations Impact Washington: Manufacturer Recovery Assistance Funds Impact Washington: Return to Work Readiness Assessment Impact Washington: Emergency Prevention Measures for Manufacturing Facilities
	Construction Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Phase 1 Construction Guidelines Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Additional Construction Guidance Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Phase 2 Construction Governor’s Phase 1 Construction Restart Plan & FAQs Information regarding Pierce County Inspections related to Governor’s Phase 1 Construction Restart Requirements
	Recreation Update 11/15/20: Governor’s COVID-19 Guidance: restriction modifications Governor's 10/6/20 updated guidelines on sport activities Governor's 10/6/20 updated guidelines for Phases 2 & 3 races, bicycle events, runs, skiing races, biathlons, canoe or kayak races, marathons, cross country running competitions, triathlons, and multi-sport competitions with more than 12 participants Governor's 10/6/20 updated guidelines for water activities and mini-golf Governor's Updated Phase 2 & Phase 3 Fitness and Training Requirements Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Outdoor Recreation Governor’s Reopening Requirements: Golf GCSAA Guidelines for Golf Facilities

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