Reopening Guides and Best Practices

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber has compiled best practice COVID-19 resources from industry associations and government agencies in an effort to better educate the business community.  Below, you will find dozens of downloadable documents for you to use and share with your colleagues.  Our goal is to keep you, your families, your employees, and your customers safe and healthy during the pandemic.

We will continue to update this page when new infomation when it becomes available. 

Federal, State, and County Guides

Atlantic County:  Crisis to Recovery Download

General Guidelines

Prepare your small business and employees for the effects of COVID-19 – CDC Download

Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission – CDC Download

Stop the Spread of Germs – CDC Download

Proper Use of Disinfectants in Response to Coronavirus – ISSA Download

Industry-Specific Best Practices 

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber has collected documents from various industry associations related to COVID-19.  These may be found below.  Please email us at info@acchamber.com if you have additional documents for us to include.

At-Home Services

• Reopening: Guidance for At-Home Service Providers – American Industrial Hygiene Association Download (AIHA)

Camps

• Youth Programs and Camps During the COVID-19 Pandemic – CDC Download
• Field Guide for Camps on Implementation of CDC Guidance – American Camp Association
• COVID-19 Youth Summer Camp Standards – New Jersey Department of Health Download

Child Care

• Reopening for New Jersey Child Care Centers Following Mandatory Shutdown – New Jersey Child Care Association Download
• Child Care Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic – CDC Download

Construction & Infrastructure

• COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce – OSHA Download
• Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 – CDC Download
• Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce:  Ensuring Community and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response – CISA Download
• Standard for U. S. Construction Sites – CPWR and NABTU Download
• Returning to Work:  Construction Environment – AIHA Download

Education

• The Road Back:  Restart and Recovery Plan for Education – NJ Department of Education Download
• CDC Interim Considerations for K-12 School Administrators for SARS-CoV-2 Testing

Events

• The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide – Event Safety Alliance (ESA) Download
• Convention and Exhibition Centre Health and Safety:  Managing Covid-19 Challenges – AIPC and UFI Download
• Planning for COVID-19 – IAEE Download
• Maintaining Social Distancing and Safe Food Handling Practices: Guidance for Farm Markets – Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Website
• CDC Readiness and Planning Tool to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 at Events and Gatherings – CDC Download

Gyms and Workout Facilities

• Reopening Guidance for Gyms and Workout Facilities – AIHA Download
• The Safe Reopening of Health Clubs – International Health, Raquet & Squash Association (IHRSA) Download

Hotels & Hospitality

• “Safe Stay” Reopening NJ Hotels – NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association Download 
• Enhanced Industry-Wide Hotel Cleaning Standards in Response to COVID-19 – American Hotel and Lodging Association 

Health Care

• COVID-19 Recovery and Reinvention: Behavioral Health Sector – NJ Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. Download
• Recommended Office Guidelines & Protocols in the Wake of COVID-19 – NJDA Download

Manufacturing

• Return to Work and Recovery Guide:  Mitigation Plan Post-COVID-19 – NJMEP Download
• COVID-19 Guidance for the Manufacturing Industry Workforce – OSHA Download
• Returning to Work:  Small Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance Shops – AIHA Download

Marine

• Suggested Best Practices for Boat Dealerships to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic – Marine Association of the Americas Download

Offices 

• Reopening: Guidance for General Office Settings – American Industrial Hygiene Association Download
• Getting Back to Work:  Preparing Buildings for Re-Entry Amid COVID-19 – Building Owners and Managers Association International

Postal & Package Delivery 

• COVID-19 Guidance for the Package Delivery Workforce  –  OSHA Download

Recreation

• Guidelines for Golf in New Jersey – Allied Golf Associations of New Jersey Download
• New Jersey’s “Safe Play”:  Suggested Plans for Operating Commercial Recreational Attractions – New Jersey Attractions Association Download
• Health and Safety Standards for Pools a Aquatic Recreation Facilities – New Jersey Department of Health Download
• Health and Safety Standards for Outdoor Amusements and Water Parks – New Jersey Department of Health Download

Restaurants & Food 

• Reopening: Guidance for the Restaurant Industry – American Industrial Hygiene Association Download
• COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants & Beverage Vendors Offering Takeout or Curbside Pickup – OSHA Download
• Use of Respirators, Facemasks, and Cloth Face Coverings in the Food and Agriculture Sector – FDA Download
• COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning Basics – National Restaurant Association Download
• Reopening:  Guidance for the Bar Industry – AIHA Download
• Best Practices for Re-opening Retail Food Establishments During COVID-19 Pandemic – U.S. FDA Download
• Food Safety Checklist – U.S. FDA Download
• COVID-19 Reopening Guidance – National Restaurant Association Download
• Copy of Executive Order No. 150
• Copy of DOH Executive Directive on Outdoor Dining
• Copy of NJ ABC Special Ruling
• Department of Health’s updated Executive Directive on outdoor and indoor dining

Ridesharing & Taxi Services

• Reopening: Guidance for Rideshare, Taxi, Limo-and other Passenger Drivers-for-Hire –  American Industrial Hygiene Association Download

Shopping & Retail 

• Reopening: Guidance for the Retail Industry – American Industrial Hygiene Association Download
• Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants and Food Pick- Up/Delivery Services –  U.S. Food & Drug Administration Download
• Blueprint for Shopping Safe – NJRMA Download
• COVID-19 Guidance for Retail Workers – OSHA Download
• COVID-19 Re-opening Best Practices – ICSC Download
• Social Distancing Guidance for Essential Retail Businesses – New Jersey Department of Health Download

Spas & Salons

• Reopening: Guidance for Hair and Nail Salons – American Industrial Hygiene Association Download

Travel

• Travel in the “New Normal” – U. S. Travel Association

Youth Sports

• Guidance for Sports Activities – NJ Department of Health Download (August 2020)
• Guidance for Sports Activities – NJ Department of Health Download (October 2020)