Return to Work Guidance for Manufacturing Workers

Use this return-to-work guidance to help manufacturing site leaders safely resume production. The checklist aligns with OSHA and CDC recommendations and covers appointing a workplace COVID-19 coordinator, setting illness, cleaning and disinfecting policies, flexible shifts and social distancing, workstation barriers, PPE use and training, employee communications for symptoms, routine sanitizing of high-touch surfaces, and cross-training for continuity. Customize the guidance to your site and consult relevant industry associations and regulations. Templates are examples only and not a substitute for professional advice.