Archived and Outdated COVID-19 Guidance and Resources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
• English

Posters

• Combine Physical Distancing with Face Coverings – Posted March 3, 2021
  English | español

Fact Sheets

• 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

Model Written Plans and Programs

• COVID-19 Model Prevention Program – Posted Dec. 4, 2020
  (Fillable Word) English | español

Other Resources

• 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

Frequently Asked Questions Related to COVID-19

Cal/OSHA FAQs

• COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards FAQs
  • Posted December 18, 2020
    English
  • Updated May 5, 2021
    English | español
  • Updated June 18, 2021
    English
  • Updated January 24, 2022
    English
  • Updated May 7, 2022
    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

California’s COVID-19 and CDPH FAQs

• 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

Guidance by Industry

General Workforce Back to top

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 Back to top

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

Agriculture Back to top

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)

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office, CDPH and CDFA

• Agriculture and Livestock Statewide Industry Guidance
• Agriculture and Livestock Industry Checklist
• Considerations for Shared Transportation in Agriculture

Amusement Parks and Theme Parks Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office and CDPH

• Amusement Parks and Theme Parks Statewide Industry Guidance

Automobile Dealerships Back to top

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 Back to top

Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources

• Infection Prevention in Child Care Programs – Updated October 27, 2020
  English | Español | 中文 (Chinese) |

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office, CDPH and CDSS

• Child Care Programs and Providers Checklist
  • Follow the guidance related to cohorts of children and youth.
  • See the answers to frequently asked questions about cohorts and waivers for childcare providers.
  • Follow the case and contact management guidance related to cohorts for childcare facilities

Cohorts for Children and Youth in Supervised Settings Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office and CDPH

• Statewide Guidance for Small Cohorts/Groups of Children and Youth

Communications Infrastructure Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office and CDPH

• Communications Infrastructure Statewide Industry Guidance
• Communications Infrastructure Checklist

Construction Back to top

Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources

• Infection Prevention in Construction – Updated October 27, 2020
  English

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office and CDPH

• Construction Statewide Industry Guidance
• Construction Checklist

Day Camps Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor’s Office, CDPH and CDSS

• Day Camps Statewide Industry Guidance
  • Guidance Related to Cohorts
• Day Camps Checklist

Energy and Utilities Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Energy and Utilities Statewide Industry Guidance
• Energy and Utilities Checklist

Food Packing Back to top

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 Back to top

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 Back to top

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

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Retail Statewide Industry Guidance
  • Retail stores identified in the essential workforce list can open for in-store shopping
• Retail Checklist
• Restoring In-Person Services in California's Libraries Statewide Guidance
  • State Library’s COVID-19 Website
• Resources for Public Libraries

Gyms and Fitness Centers Back to top

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 Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Hair Salons and Barbershops Statewide Industry Guidance
• Hair Salons and Barbershops Checklist

Health Care Facilities Back to top

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 Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Institutions of Higher Education Statewide Industry Guidance

Hotels and Lodging Back to top

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 Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Life Sciences Statewide Industry Guidance
• Life Sciences Checklist

Limited Services (Auto Repair, Car Wash, Cleaning/Janitorial, Pet Grooming, Landscaping, Laundromats, etc.) Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Limited Services Statewide Industry Guidance
• Limited Services Checklist

Live Events and Performances Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Outdoor Live Events, Entertainment, and Performances Statewide Industry Guidance

Logistics and Warehousing Back to top

Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources

• Infection Prevention for Logistics Employers and Employees – Updated October 27, 2020
  English

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• 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 Back to top

Cal/OSHA Guidance and Resources

• Refer to the Cal/OSHA Logistics and Warehousing Guidance

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Manufacturing Statewide Industry Guidance
• Manufacturing Checklist

Mining and Logging Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Mining and Logging Statewide Industry Guidance
• Mining and Logging Checklist

Movie Theaters and Family Entertainment Back to top

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 Back to top

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 Back to top

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 Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Office Workspaces Statewide Industry Guidance
• Office Workspaces Checklist

Outdoor Recreation, including Campgrounds and Playgrounds Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Campgrounds, RV Parks, and Outdoor Recreation Statewide Guidance

Personal Care Services (Nail Salons, Tattoo Parlors, Body Waxing, etc.) Back to top

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 Back to top

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 Back to top

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 Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Real Estate Transactions Statewide Industry Guidance
• Real Estate Checklist

Restaurants Back to top

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 Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• COVID-19 and Reopening In-person Instruction Framework & Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 2020-2021 School Year Statewide Industry Guidance
  • For school-sponsored youth sports, follow the guidance for youth sports.
  • Visit Safe Schools for All for the latest information and resources about COVID-19 and schools.

Shopping Centers and Malls Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Shopping Centers and Malls Statewide Industry Guidance
• Shopping Centers and Malls Checklist

Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Back to top

Guidance and Resources Produced with the Governor's Office and CDPH

• Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Statewide Guidance
• Youth Sports Q&A