The Right Place, Inc. has compiled resources* from companies of varying sizes and industries to help guide West Michigan businesses as they begin restarting operations after the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) economic shutdown following Governor Whitmer's 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' executive orders.

Looking for more personalized guidance on developing a post COVID-19 operational plan? The Center-West is now offering a variety of services to meet these needs - from operational plan development or review, workplace evaluation and risk assessment. Learn more here.

General Business Resources:

• U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration | Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
• Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration | COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Implementing a National Return to Work Plan
• Governor Gretchen Whitmer MI Safe Start Plan | A Plan to Re-Engage Michigan's Economy
• Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) | Return To Work Guidelines for Manufacturing
• Miller Canfield | Reopening Toolkit for Businesses

For Manufacturers:

• Cascade Die Casting Group, Inc. | Return to Work Safety Practices
• Lear Corporation | Safe Work Playbook
• Magna | Smart Start Playbook
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) | New Operational Practices to Consider in the Time of COVID-19

For more resources pertaining to other industries, visit COVIDWM.org/restarting-operations.

*Please be advised that some or all of the information contained in any one of these documents may not be applicable to all businesses or places of work. We strongly recommend that before implementing any of the ideas within these playbooks, you carefully evaluate, and consult with outside legal counsel as appropriate, the legality, applicability and potential efficacy of the information in your place of business. The Right Place, Inc. bears no responsibility for any circumstances arising out of or related to the adoption, or decision not to adopt, any of the practices or procedures contained in these resources.