Safer L.A.: Toolkits for Businesses

Throughout the response to the COVID-19 crisis, City, County and State governments have worked together to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of Angelenos and all Californians. Our goal is to help workers and businesses take responsible steps toward resuming work, serving customers and rebuilding our economy.

After the State of California set minimum standards for local jurisdictions, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued safety protocols that are required for all businesses operating within the City of Los Angeles.

The County’s required protocols are available for download below. Businesses should follow these protocols and directives.

Additionally, the City of Los Angeles developed toolkits to support businesses operating safely, also provided below.

Sample Signage for Businesses Operating

The below sample signage is available for businesses to print and post at their respective establishments, or model their own signage after. Communication to patrons and visitors will be key in setting expectations and helping to keep everyone safe. At a minimum, all businesses approved to resume operations should have signs reminding patrons to observe social distancing and face covering requirements.

General signs for businesses including 6-foot social distancing reminders, symptoms to watch for, hygiene reminders, and reminders to utilize face coverings;
Signage for office buildings including elevator limitations, reminders to utilize web conferencing where possible, and other social distancing and hygiene reminders;
Signage for retail, grocers, and restaurants that include social distancing and washing of high-touch areas;
Signage for taxis and rideshares.

GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRIES ABLE TO OPERATE NOW:

Retail

The City of Los Angeles has created a document to provide guidance for Los Angeles retail businesses to prepare for and effectively manage the safety of employees and customers as they resume or expand operations in the context of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

Download the in-store retail guidance document

County Protocol for Retail Establishments

Manufacturing

Including textile manufacturing, transportation manufacturing, computer manufacturing. The City of Los Angeles has created a document to provide guidance for Los Angeles manufacturing businesses to prepare for and effectively manage the safety of employees and customers as they resume or expand operations in the context of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

Download the manufacturing guidance document

County Protocol for Manufacturing

Restaurants and bars

Including restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Please note: Bars and brewpubs serving food are permitted for dine-in service once the County’s protocols have been implemented. Please refer to the Los Angeles County Public Health Department for requirements for allowable activity for your business at this time.

Download the restaurants guidance document

County Protocol for Restaurants

Barbershops and Hair Salons

Applicable to hair salons and barbershops. Other personal grooming services such as nail salons and spa services (e.g., massage, facials, waxing) are not permitted to open in Los Angeles. Please see the Close Contact Services guidance document for information on other personal grooming services.

Download the barbershops and hair salons guidance document

County Protocol for Barbershops and Hair Salons

Houses of Worship

Including churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other locations providing congregate religious services.

Download the houses of worship guidance document

County Protocols for Houses of Worship

Offices

Including finance and insurance, broadcast and publishing, management of companies, professional, scientific, and technical services

Download the offices guidance document

County Protocol for Offices

PREPARATION FOR INDUSTRIES NOT OPEN:

Indoor Cultural Spaces

Including museums and indoor historical sites, country clubs, gambling establishments, amusement (bowling alleys, arcades, movie theaters, and theme parks)

Download the indoor cultural spaces guidance document