Adjusting Covid-19 Safety Protocols to Accommodate Workers With Disabilities
To keep the workplace safe for employees and customers, L&I has provided guidance such as mask-wearing. However, for some workers and customers, medical issues or disabilities make face coverings unsafe to wear. This may require employers to make adjustments to the rules. To be considered exempt from wearing a face-covering,…
Guidance for Daily COVID-19 Screening and Guests
In the last few weeks, AHANA has made many recommendations to our multi-ethnic businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to protect their employees and customers. Many businesses have taken these recommendations to heart and are creating and maintaining healthy working environments. But we can’t let up, businesses must remain…
COVID-19 Reminders
In the last month, the AHANA COVID-19 Outreach Team has engaged with many businesses in Spokane County to provide safety information and resources to minimize the spread of COVID-19. We are reminding you to continue these efforts by staying home when sick, washing your hands often, not touching your face,…
L&I – Help For Small Business Resources
Labor and Industries (L&I) is essential both for small businesses and their employees. It is an essential state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington’s 3.3 million workers. It helps employers meet safety and health standards, and inspect the workplace when alerted to hazards. As a service…
The Small Business Administration Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized the restaurant industry as one of the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn brought on by Covid-19. As a result, the American Rescue plan was signed by President Joe Biden to provide $28.6 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The RRF focuses…
Governor Inslee “Roadmap to Recovery” Plan Information
As we safely move through COVID 19 re-opening phases, Governor Inslee announced the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan, which lays out the process to safely reopen Washington state. The plan includes guidance for certain businesses and industries to help protect Washingtonians and minimize the spread of COVID-19. The following resource…
WORKER FACE COVERING AND MASK REQUIREMENTS
As we engaged with our multi-ethnic business owners throughout the year, we have attempted to answer all their questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how to prevent exposure to Coronavirus. We are sure there are many more questions that are not being answered, so we are providing you the following…
COVID-19 Ventilation Guidance
In addition to the Mandatory General Requirement and the prevention requirements issued by Labor & Industries to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the workplace, they are also providing ventilation guidance to ensure adequate ventilation throughout the workplace can help maintain a safe and healthy workplace. Employers should work with…
COVID-19 PREVENTION REQUIREMENT & GUIDANCE
As you all know by now, Covid 19 is a very serious infectious disease. It can easily spread from one person to another. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about what can you do as business owners. AHANA provides the following information…
A Reminder on AHANA and Department of Labor & Industries Resources
We are AHANA, your Spokane multi-ethnic business association dedicated to our community and helping our businesses prosper. We provide business counseling services and help you navigate through the COVID 19 pandemic by providing you with up-to-date reliable resources and information. To help you navigate through COVID 19 pandemic, we are…