Archived and Outdated COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
The following archived guidance documents and resources are outdated, and are maintained for historical reference only.
Archived Educational Materials and Other Resources
Posters, Educational Materials, Model Programs and Other Resources Related to COVID-19
Videos- COVID-19 Worker Protection Video – Infection Prevention for Agricultural Workers
- English (Video Transcript) – Posted May 20, 2020
- Español (transcripción de video en español) – Posted May 29, 2020
- Mixteco (Mixteco Video Transcript) – Posted June 5, 2020
- COVID-19 Worker Protection Video – Worker Safety Message from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
- English (Video Transcript) – Posted June 8, 2020
- Español (transcripción de video en español) – Posted June 11, 2020
- Know Your Rights: Safe and Healthy Workplace in California Video – Posted Apr. 28, 2020
- COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine – What Employers and Workers Need to Know - Updated November 9, 2022
English | español - COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards – What Employers Need to Know – Updated June 21, 2021
English | español - COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards – What Employers Need to Know – Updated December 18, 2020
English | español - COVID-19 ETS-What Employers Need to Know about the Recommended Revisions – Posted June 16, 2021
English | español - UPDATE – Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards – Posted May 7, 2021
English
- COVID-19 Model Prevention Program – Posted Dec. 4, 2020
(Fillable Word) English | español - COVID-19 Model Prevention Program – Updated May 12, 2022
(Fillable Word) English | español
- CDC and Federal OSHA Guidance – Meat and Poultry Processing
- CDPH – Workplace Outbreak Employer Guidance (for Employers)
- CDPH - Workplace Outbreak Guidance (for LHDs)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California
- Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19 in Effect – Posted December 1, 2020
English | español
Archived Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Related to COVID-19
Cal/OSHA FAQs- COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards FAQs
- COVID-19 Infection Prevention Requirements (AB 685): Enhanced Enforcement and Employer Reporting Requirements – Updated November 13, 2020
English - Proposed Revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention ETS FAQs – Posted June 14, 2021
English | español - Safe Reopening FAQs for Workers and Employers – Published July 28, 2020
English | español - Revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards – Published May 6, 2022
English | español
- FAQs for California Department of Public Health Schools Guidance
- FAQs for Youth Sports by CDPH
- FAQs about Cohort Guidance
- FAQs Regarding Waivers Available for Licensed Child Care Facilities and License-Exempt Providers due to COVID-19 and Guidance on Cohorts, Group Size, and Ratios in Licensed & Licensed-Exempt Child Care Settings
Archived Guidance by Industry
Guidance by Industry
- Agriculture
- Amusement Parks and Theme Parks
- Automobile Dealerships and Rentals
- Child Care Programs and Providers
- Cohorts for Children and Youth in Supervised Settings
- Communication Infrastructure
- Construction
- Day Camps
- Energy and Utilities
- Food Packing
- Gambling Facilities
- General Workforce
- Grocery and Other Retail
- Gyms and Fitness
- Hair Salons and Barbershops
- Health Care Facilities
- Higher Education
- Hotels and Lodging
- Libraries
- Life Sciences
- Limited Services
- Live Events and Performances
- Logistics and Warehousing
- Manufacturing
- Mining and Logging
- Movie Theaters and Family Entertainment
- Museums and Other Exhibitions
- Music, Film, and TV Production
- Office Workspaces
- Outdoor Recreation, including Campgrounds and Playgrounds
- Personal Care Services
- Places of Worship and Cultural Ceremonies
- Public Transit and Intercity Passenger Rail
- Real Estate
- Restaurants, Wineries and Bars
- Schools and School-Based Programs
- Shopping Centers and Malls
- Youth and Adult Recreational Sports
General Workforce
Cal/OSHA Guidance and Other Resources- Interim General Guidelines on Protecting Workers from COVID-19 – Updated May 14, 2020
English
Temporary Delays of Some Cal/OSHA Requirements
Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources-
Emergency Temporary Guidance about Cal/OSHA Standards Requiring Medical Surveillance Examinations and COVID-19 Risks – Posted June 5, 2020
English- TABLE 1 – Mandated Surveillance Exams and Consideration of Temporary Delay due to COVID-19 Risks – Updated August 13, 2020
English
- TABLE 1 – Mandated Surveillance Exams and Consideration of Temporary Delay due to COVID-19 Risks – Updated August 13, 2020
Agriculture
Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources- COVID-19 Daily Checklist for Agricultural Employers – Updated July 21, 2020
English | Español - COVID-19 General Checklist for Agricultural Employers – Updated July 21, 2020
English | Español - Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees – Updated October 27, 2020
English | Español | 中文 (Chinese) | Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Agriculture and Livestock Statewide Industry Guidance
- Agriculture and Livestock Industry Checklist
- Considerations for Shared Transportation in Agriculture
Amusement Parks and Theme Parks
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office and CDPHAutomobile Dealerships
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office and CDPH- Automobile Dealerships and Rental Operators Statewide Industry Guidance
- Automobile Dealerships and Rental Operators Checklist
Child Care Programs and Providers
Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources- Infection Prevention in Child Care Programs – Updated October 27, 2020
English | Español | 中文 (Chinese) |
Cohorts for Children and Youth in Supervised Settings
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office and CDPHCommunications Infrastructure
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office and CDPHConstruction
Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources- Infection Prevention in Construction – Updated October 27, 2020
English
Day Camps
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office, CDPH and CDSSEnergy and Utilities
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHFood Packing
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office, CDPH and CDFA- Food Packing and Processing Statewide Industry Guidance (meat packing, dairy, or produce)
- Food Packing and Processing Checklist
NOTE: Please also see the Cal/OSHA Grocery and Other Retail guidance below.
Gambling Facilities
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH- Cardrooms, Satellite Wagering Facilities, and Racetracks Statewide Industry Guidance
- Cardrooms, Satellite Wagering Facilities, and Racetracks Checklist
- Outdoor Operations of Cardrooms Statewide Guidance
- Outdoor Cardrooms Checklist
Grocery and Other Retail
Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources-
COVID-19 Daily Checklist for Grocery Employers – Updated July 22, 2020
English -
COVID-19 General Checklist for Grocery Employers – Updated July 22, 2020
English -
Infection Prevention in Grocery Stores – Updated October 27, 2020
English | Español
- Retail Statewide Industry Guidance
- Retail Checklist
- Restoring In-Person Services in California's Libraries Statewide Guidance
- Resources for Public Libraries
Gyms and Fitness Centers
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH- Fitness Facilities Statewide Industry Guidance
- Fitness Facilities Checklist
- One-On-One Personal Fitness Training: Follow Statewide Industry Guidance for Limited Services
Hair Salons and Barbershops
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHHealth Care Facilities
Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources- Interim Guidance for Protecting Hospital Workers from Exposure to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – Updated May 7, 2021
English | español - Interim Guidance on Severe Respirator Supply Shortages - Updated August 6, 2020
English
Higher Education
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHHotels and Lodging
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH- Hotels, Lodging, and Short Term Rentals Statewide Guidance for tourism and individual travel
- Hotels, Lodging, and Short Term Rentals Checklist for tourism and individual travel
Life Sciences
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHLimited Services (Auto Repair, Car Wash, Cleaning/Janitorial, Pet Grooming, Landscaping, Laundromats, etc.)
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHLive Events and Performances
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHLogistics and Warehousing
Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources- Infection Prevention for Logistics Employers and Employees – Updated October 27, 2020
English
- Delivery Services Statewide Industry Guidance
- Delivery Services Checklist
- Logistics and Warehousing Facilities Statewide Industry Guidance
- Logistics and Warehousing Facilities Checklist
- Ports Statewide Industry Guidance
- Ports Checklist
Manufacturing
Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources- Refer to the Cal/OSHA Logistics and Warehousing Guidance
Mining and Logging
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHMovie Theaters and Family Entertainment
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH- Movie Theaters Statewide Industry Guidance
- Movie Theaters Checklist
- Family Entertainment Centers Statewide Industry Guidance
- Family Entertainment Centers Checklist
Museums and Other Exhibitions
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH- Museums, Galleries, Zoos, and Aquariums Statewide Industry Guidance (for museums, galleries, botanical gardens, zoos, aquariums, and other similar spaces)
- Museums, Galleries, Zoos, and Aquariums Checklist (for museums, galleries, botanical gardens, zoos, aquariums, and other similar spaces)
Music, Film, and TV Production
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH- Back office staff and management should adhere to Office Workspace Statewide Industry Guidance
Office Workspaces
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHOutdoor Recreation, including Campgrounds and Playgrounds
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHPersonal Care Services (Nail Salons, Tattoo Parlors, Body Waxing, etc.)
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH- Expanded Personal Care Services Statewide Industry Guidance
- Expanded Personal Care Services Checklist
Places of Worship and Cultural Ceremonies
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH- Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies Statewide Industry Guidance
- Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies Checklist
Public Transit and Intercity Passenger Rail
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office, CDPH and CalSTA- Public and Private Passenger Carriers, Transit, and Intercity Passenger Rail Statewide Industry Guidance
- Public and Private Passenger Carriers, Transit, and Intercity Passenger Rail Checklist
Real Estate
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHRestaurants
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH- Restaurants Statewide Industry Guidance
- Restaurants Checklist
- Wineries and Tasting Rooms Statewide Industry Guidance (where meals are not served)
- Wineries and Tasting Rooms Checklist
- Bars, Breweries and Distilleries Statewide Industry Guidance (where meals are not served)
- Bars, Breweries and Distilleries Checklist
Schools and School-Based Programs
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHShopping Centers and Malls
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPHYouth and Adult Recreational Sports
Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH• COVID-19 related violations cited
• CDPH Archived Health Orders and Guidance
August 2023