REVISED MAY 24, 2O21

LEGS INN COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan

 Our plan is based on information and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Administration Emergency Rules (MIOSHA) at the time of its development. Because the COVID-19 situation is frequently changing, the need for modifications may occur based on further guidance provided by the CDC, OSHA, and other public officials at the state or local levels. 

The spread of COVID-19 in the workplace can come from several sources:

  • Co-workers

  • Customers

  • Guests - visitors/vendors/family members

  • The General Public

 

Definitions. As used in this plan:

(a) “Close contact” means close contact as defined by the latest United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines at the time of contact. 

(b) “COVID-19” means a viral respiratory illness characterized by symptoms defined by the CDC

(c) “Known cases of COVID-19” means persons who have been confirmed through diagnostic testing to have COVID-19. 

(d) “SARS-CoV-2” means the novel coronavirus identified as SARS-CoV-2 or a virus mutating from SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), the virus which is the causative agent of COVID-19. 

(e) “Suspected cases of COVID-19” means persons who have symptoms of COVID-19 but have not been confirmed through diagnostic testing or unvaccinated persons who have had close contact with a person who has been confirmed through diagnostic testing to have COVID-19. 

(f) “Fully vaccinated persons” means persons for whom at least 2 weeks have passed after receiving the final dose of an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEGS INN

LEGS INN’s owners are the COVID-19 Workplace Coordinators: 

The Coordinators responsibilities include:

·       staying up to date on federal, state and local guidance

·       incorporating those recommendations into our workplace

·       training our workforce on control practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, the steps employees must take to notify our business of any COVID-19 symptoms or suspected cases of COVID-19.

·       reviewing HR policies and practices to ensure they are consistent with this Plan and existing local, state and federal requirements

 

All LEGS INN managers/supervisors must be familiar with this Plan and be ready to answer questions from employees. Additionally, LEGS INN expects that all managers/supervisors will set a good example by following this Plan. This includes practicing good personal hygiene and jobsite safety practices to prevent the spread of the virus. Managers and supervisors must encourage this same behavior from all employees. LEGS INN will require and keep a record of all self-screening protocols for all employees or contractors entering the worksite, including, at a minimum, a questionnaire covering symptoms and suspected or confirmed cases of COVID -19.

Workplace controls

 

(1) LEGS INN shall designate 1 or more worksite COVID-19 safety coordinators to implement, monitor, and report on the COVID-19 control strategies developed under these rules. (see above)

 

(2) LEGS INN shall ensure that any employees, except fully vaccinated persons, remain at least 6 feet from one another to the maximum extent feasible while on worksite premises. 

(3) LEGS INN shall provide non-medical grade face coverings to non-vaccinated employees at no cost to the employee. 

(4) LEGS INN shall require any employee, except fully vaccinated persons, to wear face coverings when employees cannot consistently maintain 6 feet of separation from other individuals indoors in the workplace. However, fully vaccinated persons must continue to wear face coverings when in the healthcare setting where patients may be present and when using airplane or public transportation if required by the latest CDC guidance. 

(5) LEGS INN Compliance with subrules (2) and (4) of this rule may be accomplished in a manner deemed effective for the place of employment. This may include: 

(a) Keeping records of whether employees are fully vaccinated persons, and exempting them from subrules (2) and (4) of this rule accordingly. 

(b) Posting signs in the work area reminding employees that are not fully vaccinated to wear face coverings and maintain appropriate distancing. 
(c) Allowing or requiring remote work. 

(d) Requiring face coverings and social distancing for all employees regardless of vaccination status.

 

Basic infection prevention measures 

 

(1) LEGS INN shall promote frequent and thorough hand washing, including by providing workers, customers, and worksite visitors with a place to wash their hands. If soap and running water are not immediately available,  LEGS INN shall provide antiseptic hand sanitizers or alcohol-based hand towelettes containing at least 60 percent alcohol. 

 

(2) LEGS INN shall require workers who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to not report to work or work in an isolated location. 

 

(3) LEGS INN shall increase facility cleaning and disinfection to limit exposure to SARS-CoV-2, in accordance with the latest CDC guidance. 

 

(4) LEGS INN shall use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved disinfectants that are expected to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 based on data for harder to kill viruses.

 

 

 

Health surveillance 

 

 (1) LEGS INN shall conduct a daily entry self-screening protocol for all employees or contractors entering the workplace, including, at a minimum, a questionnaire covering symptoms and suspected or confirmed exposure to people with possible COVID-19. 

 

(2) LEGS INN shall direct employees to promptly report any signs and symptoms of COVID-19 to the employer before or during the work shift. 

 

(3) LEGS INN shall physically isolate any employees known or suspected to have COVID-19 from the remainder of the workforce, using measures such as, but not limited to: 

(a) Not allowing known or suspected cases to report to work. 

(b) Sending known or suspected cases away from the workplace. 

(c) Assigning known or suspected cases to work alone at a remote location (for example, their home), as their health allows. 

 

(4) When an employer learns of an employee, visitor, or customer with a known case of COVID-19, the employer shall, within 24 hours, notify any co-workers, contractors, or suppliers who may have come into contact with the person with a known case of COVID19. 

 

(5) The employer shall allow employees with a known or suspected case of COVID-19 to return to the workplace only after they are no longer infectious according to the latest guidelines from the CDC.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES

 

We are asking each of our employees to help with our prevention efforts while at work. LEGS INN understands that in order to minimize the impact of COVID-19 at our facility, everyone needs to play his or her part. We have instituted several best practices to minimize exposure to COVID-19 and prevent its spread in the workplace.  This includes specific cleaning efforts and social distancing. While here at work, all employees must follow these best practices for them to be effective. Beyond these best practices, we require employees to report to their managers or supervisors immediately if they are experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, as described below. If employees have specific questions about this Plan or COVID-19, they should ask their manager, supervisor or contact.

 

Disclaimer: While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained in this document has been obtained from reliable sources, the Small Business Association of Michigan is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information.  All information is provided “as is,” with no guarantee of the completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to  warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular use.  In no event will the Small Business Association of Michigan, its related corporations, its Board of Directors or staff thereof be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information presented here or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised. 

 

REVISED JUNE 2O2O

LEGS INN COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN 

Prepared: JUNE 2020: COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN

LEGS INN takes the health and safety of our employees seriously. We are all living through the spread of COVID-19 and the need for certain employees to continue in-person work. We are committed to reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and we are ready to provide a healthy and safe workplace for our employees, customers and guests. Our plan is based on information and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) at the time of its development. Because the COVID-19 situation is frequently changing, the need for modifications may occur based on further guidance provided by the CDC, OSHA, and other public officials at the state or local levels. LEGS INN is focused on three lines of defense:Limiting the number of people together at the same time in the same place, Sanitizing all areas and Requiring appropriate personal protection equipment including masks, face shields, etc. Note: LEGS INN may/will amend this Plan based on changing requirements and the need of our business.

The spread of COVID-19 in the workplace can come from several sources: Co-workers, Customers, Guests - visitors/vendors/family member, The General Public. Our employees fall into one or more of the following categories as defined by OSHA: Lower exposure risk (the work performed does not require direct contact with people known or suspected to be infected with COVID-19 or frequent close contact with the public). Medium exposure risk (the work performed requires frequent and/or close contact with people who may be infected with COVID-19, but who are not known COVID-19 patients, or contact with the general public in areas where there is ongoing community transmission).

COVID-19 WORKPLACE COORDINATORS (TASK FORCE) LEGS INN has designated all owners and manager(s) on staff as its COVID-19 Workplace Coordinators. The Coordinators responsibilities include: staying up to date on federal, state and local guidance, incorporating those recommendations into our workplace, training our workforce on control practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, the steps employees must take to notify our business of any COVID-19 symptoms or suspected cases of COVID-19 and reviewing HR policies and practices to ensure they are consistent with this Plan and existing local, state and federal requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEGS INN OWNERS/SUPERVISORS/MANAGERS


All LEGS INN Owners, managers/supervisors must be familiar with this Plan and be ready to answer questions from employees. Additionally, LEGS INN expects that all managers/supervisors will set a good example by following this Plan. This includes practicing good personal hygiene and jobsite safety practices to prevent the spread of the virus. Managers and supervisors must encourage this same behavior from all employees. LEGS INN requires and keeps a record of all self-screening protocols for all employees or contractors entering the worksite, including, at a minimum, a questionnaire covering symptoms and suspected or confirmed cases of COVID -19. LEGS INN will: Keep everyone on the worksite premises at least six feet from one another to the maximum extent possible, including through the use of ground markings, signs, and physical barriers, as appropriate to the worksite; Provide non-medical grade face coverings to their employees, with supplies of N95 masks and surgical masks reserved, for now, for health care professionals, first responders (e.g., police officers, fire fighters, paramedics), and other critical workers; Require face coverings to be worn when employees cannot consistently maintain six feet of separation from other individuals in the workplace, and consider face shields when employees cannot consistently maintain three feet of separation from other individuals in the workplace; Increase facility cleaning and disinfection to limit exposure to COVID-19, especially on high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles), paying special attention to parts, products, and shared equipment (e.g., tools, machinery, vehicles); Adopt protocols to clean and disinfect the facility in the event of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace; Make cleaning supplies available to employees upon entry and at the worksite and provide time for employees to wash hands frequently or to use hand sanitizer. When an employee is identified with a confirmed case of COVID-19, within 24 hours, notify both: The local public health department, and any co-workers, contractors, or suppliers who may have come into contact with the person with a confirmed case of COVID-19. We have increased facility cleaning and disinfection to limit exposure to COVID-19, especially on high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles), paying special attention to parts, products, and shared equipment (e.g., tools, machinery, vehicles); Adopted protocols to clean and disinfect the facility in the event of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace; Conduct a daily entry self-screening protocol for all employees or contractors entering the workplace, including, at a minimum, a questionnaire covering symptoms and suspected or confirmed exposure to people with possible COVID-19; Train employees on how to report unsafe work conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES We are asking each of our employees to help with our prevention efforts while at work. LEGS INN, understands that in order to minimize the impact of COVID-19 at our facility, everyone needs to play his or her part. We have instituted several best practices to minimize exposure to COVID-19 and prevent its spread in the workplace.  This includes specific cleaning efforts and social distancing. While hear at work, all employees must follow these best practices for them to be effective. Beyond these best practices, we require employees to report to their managers or supervisors immediately if they are experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, as described below. If employees have specific questions about this Plan or COVID-19, they should ask their manager, supervisor or contact any owner/officer.

OSHA and the CDC Prevention Guidelines: OSHA and the CDC have provided the following preventive guidance for all workers, regardless of exposure risk: Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and running water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Follow appropriate respiratory etiquette, which includes covering for coughs and sneezes. Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick. Maintain appropriate social distance of six feet to the greatest extent possible. Additionally, employees must familiarize themselves with the symptoms and exposure risks of COVID-19. The primary symptoms of COVID-19 include the following: Dry cough; Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Or at least two of these symptoms: Fever (either feeling feverish or a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher); Chills; Repeated shaking with chills; Muscle pain; Headache; Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. Individuals with COVID-19 may also have early symptoms such as, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, and runny nose. If you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as an atypical cough or shortness of breath, do not report to work.  You must also notify your supervisor immediately, and consult their healthcare provider. Similarly, if employees come into close contact with someone showing these symptoms, they must notify their supervisor immediately and consult their healthcare provider. We have the responsibility to work to identify and notify all employees who have close contact with individuals with COVID-19 symptoms. “Close contact” is not brief or incidental contact with a person with COVID-19 symptoms. 

The CDC defines “close contact” as either: Being within roughly six feet of a COVID-19 infected person or a person with any symptom(s) for a “prolonged period of time;” ( the CDC estimates range from 10 to 30 minutes, or, having direct contact with infectious secretions of a COVID-19 infected person or a person with any COVID-19 symptom(s) (i.e., being coughed on).

HEALTH AND SAFETY PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FOR LEGS INN: LEGS INN has put a number of best practices and measures in place to ensure the health and safety of identified groups of individuals.   With each group of individuals, our Plan is focused on three lines of defense – limiting the number of people together at a time, sanitizing all areas and requiring appropriate personal protection equipment.

Minimizing exposure from co-workers: LEGS INN takes the following steps to minimize exposure from co-workers to COVID-19 by educating employees on protective behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19 and provide employees with the necessary tools for these protective behaviors, including: General Education:  Posting CDC information, including recommendations on risk factors; Providing tissues and no-touch trash bins to minimize exposure to infectious secretions; Informing employees of the importance of good hand hygiene. Regularly washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the most effective ways for employees to minimize exposure to COVID-19. If soap and water are not readily available, employees should use alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol. If hands are visibly dirty, soap and water should be chosen over hand sanitizer. Encourage good hand hygiene by ensuring that adequate supplies of soap and hand sanitizer are maintained and placing hand sanitizers in multiple locations. Discourage handshaking and encourage the use of other non-contact methods of greeting. When possible, avoid the use of other employees’ phones, desks, offices, other work tools and equipment, and other commonly touched surfaces. If the above cannot be avoided, clean and disinfect them before and after use.

Social Distancing: Limit in-person meetings; Restrict the number of workers present on-site to no more than necessary; Promote remote work as much as possible; Encourage and require social distancing to the greatest extent possible while in the workplace; Encourage employees to minimize ridesharing. If this cannot be avoided, while in vehicles, employees must ensure adequate ventilation; Use of masks and gloves; Do not share food utensils and food with other employees; In areas where employees work within 6 feet of each other, computer stations should be moved or repositioned to increase distance; If possible, deliver items through curb-side pick-up or delivery if offered.

Checklist for Employers when employee tests positive for COVID-19: Treat positive test results and “suspected but unconfirmed” cases of COVID-19 the same. If the source of infection is known, identify if it was at the workplace or outside. If the infection was contracted inside the workplace, notify workers’ compensation carrier; Place the employee on workers’ compensation leave (with pay); and Record the infection in the employer’s OSHA 300 log. Consider and then include employee benefit plans that may be available including: FMLA, PTP, paid sick leave, etc. Ask employee if he or she grants the employer permission to disclose the fact that the employee is infected.  If yes: Notify employee’s manager(s) or supervisor(s) that employee is infected with COVID-19 and is out on leave. For everyone else, respond to inquiries by disclosing employee is on a leave of absence for non-disciplinary purposes. If no: Notify employee’s manager(s) or supervisor(s) only that employee is on a leave of absence for non-disciplinary purposes. Regardless of yes or no: Disclose identity of employee to any required notification to OSHA or the health department. Notify employee’s co-workers who may have come into contact with employee at work within the past 14 days that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and may wish to see a healthcare provider. Not required to notify other office locations unless the employee visited those sites within past 14 days. DO NOT identify the infected employee by name and to the greatest extent possible, avoid making any direct or indirect references that would lead co-workers to identity of the employee. For employees who had close contact with employee in past 14 days, send them home for a 14-day self-quarantine. Notify known customers, vendors, or third parties with whom the employee may have come into contact with while at work within the past 14 days that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and may wish to see a healthcare provider. DO NOT identify the infected employee by name.  To the extent reasonably possible, avoid making any direct or indirect references that would lead the person to guess the identity of the employee. Currently, there is no guidance on how far a company should investigate for third parties who may have come into contact with an employee through work. It is safe to include any parties on the employee’s work calendar, in visitor logs, or otherwise readily available or known. Arrange for a professional cleaning of the employee’s workspace, immediate surrounding area, and areas likely visited (break room, restroom, etc.). Respond to inquiries by CDC or public health authorities as received. 

Restrict employees from the workplace if they display symptoms of COVID-19: For employees who are completing in-person work, health assessments (temperature checks) and/or questionnaires prior to entry into the facility. Any employee with COVID-19 symptoms will be immediately separated from other individuals and sent home. The ability to work remotely will be encouraged where possible. Guidance from the employee’s health care provider on their return to work date will be required.

Actively encourage sick employees to stay home ref: statement regarding if available, a  PTO program, Families First Coronavirus Response Act Policies and Posters should be posted in common places as well as on the employee shared IT drives (if employees have questions regarding use of emergency paid sick time, employees should contact owners/mgmt LEGS INN will follow state and federal guidance for return to work guidance. Guidance from the employee’s health care provider will also be considered

If an employee has a confirmed case of COVID-19, LEGS INN ensures the following: We will communication with co-workers; We will work with our local health department to provide them with the name of any identified employees that may have been exposed; We will report cases to OSHA via their reporting/recordkeeping requirements; LEGS INN will follow CDC and State guideline protocols for return to work, including workplace contact tracing and CDC-recommended cleaning and disinfecting in all affected areas; Guidance from the employee’s health care provider will also be considered; We will perform increased environmental cleaning and disinfection; Employees should sanitize their work areas upon arrival, throughout the workday, and immediately before leaving for the day; We will all routinely clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces in the workplace, such as workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, and doorknobs.  LEGS INN provides disposable wipes so that commonly used surfaces (for example, doorknobs, keyboards, copiers, desks, other work tools and equipment) can be wiped down by employees before each use. Eliminate/restrict work-related travel if possible and limit employees’ exposure to employee who traveled until we can confirm traveling employee does not have COVID-19 symptoms. Employees at a higher risk for serious illness due to COVID-19 will be encouraged to work remotely. If working remotely is not possible, additional precautions will be put in place to ensure their safety, including working in separate workspaces. Monitor and respond to absenteeism.

Minimizing exposure from those outside of our workforce including customers, and temporary or contract labor. LEGS INN business practices are evaluated to ensure safety and health of all individuals. This is done on a phased approach. Beginning with appointment only onsite meetings, virtual meetings and finally transitioning to onsite meetings with appropriate precautions when that time comes. Social distancing practices to be observed: 6-foot distances are marked in areas where customers might gather/wait; In person meetings are to be made by appointments only; Limit the number of customers allowed into workplace; Minimize face to face contact. Information is posted throughout the worksite educating individuals on ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Any individual entering one of LEGS INN facilities may have their temperature checked and/or a questionnaire completed prior to entry. Individual symptoms will be observed and individuals displaying symptoms of COVID -19 will be removed from the workplace. Physical barriers between LEGS INN employees and customers will be considered in high volume areas (i.e. shielding at the front desk areas). LEGS INN will provide masks to customers as well as appropriate disinfectants so that individuals can clean work areas before and after use. Companies that provide contract or temporary employees have been contacted about the importance of sick employees staying home and we encourage them to follow our practices and standards to work with their employees to maintain the health & safety of others.

Minimizing exposure from the visitors/vendors LEGS INN will limit the number of visitors in the facility. Any individual entering one of the LEGS INN facilities may have their temperature checked and/or a questionnaire completed prior to entry. Possible statement about protection:  Masks may be available to visitors/vendors as well as appropriate disinfectants so individuals can clean work areas before and after use. Possible statement about protection - All deliveries will be handled through curb-side pick-up or delivery

Minimizing exposure from the general public. Business practices are evaluated to ensure safety and health of all individuals. This is done on a phased approach. Beginning with appointment only onsite meetings, virtual meetings and finally transitioning to onsite meetings with appropriate precautions. Social distancing practices to be observed:  6-foot distances are marked in areas where individuals might gather/wait. Limit number of individuals allowed into workplace. Minimize face to face contact Information is posted LEGS INN’s facility educating individuals on ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19; Any individual entering LEGS INN may have their temperature checked and/or a questionnaire completed prior to entry; Individual symptoms may be assessed of COVID-19 and individuals with symptoms will be removed from the workplace. Masks may be available to the general public as well as appropriate disinfectants so individuals can clean work areas before and after use

This Plan is based on information and guidance from the CDC and OSHA at the time of its development. The safety of our employees and visitors remain the top priority at LEGS INN. We recognize that all individuals are responsible for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the potential risk of exposure to our workforce and visitors. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve and spread, LEGS INN is monitoring the situation closely and will update our guidance based on the most current 

Version 1: Updated May 19, 2020

Disclaimer: While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained in this document has been obtained from reliable sources, the Small Business Association of Michigan is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information.  All information is provided “as is,” with no guarantee of the completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to  warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular use.  In no event will the Small Business Association of Michigan, its related corporations, its Board of Directors or staff thereof be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information presented here or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

6/17/20 OPENING UPDATE: Now that summer's here and we opened for the 2020 season, we can't thank you enough for your loyalty, patience and enthusiasm as we ALL work together to ensure a safe, healthy and comfortable environment at historic Legs Inn.

Dining reservations are NOT accepted as we continue to seat guests on a walk-in basis in our BAR, DINING ROOM, COVERED PATIO or spacious OUTDOOR GARDEN overlooking Lake Michigan.

And no matter where you're from, what you do for a living or who you voted for...remember, these mandated changes and safety protocols will ensure a truly seamless and safe dining experience at Legs Inn:

- Seating limited to 50% of capacity
- Lots of signage, physical guides, floor markings, etc. specifying 6-ft distancing
- Hosts/servers required to wear face coverings; kitchen staff required to wear face coverings + gloves consistent with food handling guidelines
- Daily employee health screenings
- Guests instructed to wear face coverings when not seated at table or bar stool
- Provision of hand sanitizer and increased cleaning/disinfecting procedures

This season, it’s all about the safety of our staff and the wonderful people we have the privilege to serve. See you real soon! (And don’t forget your mask.)