As New York State begins the process of reopening in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, a mix of mandatory procedures and best-recommended practices, per industry will shape what businesses look like as they return. Each reopening business must develop a written Safety Plan outlining how its workplace will prevent the spread of COVID-19. A […]
Help New York City Design a Restaurant Recovery Plan
As small businesses, in general, have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitality has been particularly devastated. About 80% of New York’s hospitality workforce has been either laid off or furloughed. As New York begins to take the slow steps to reopen, The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is working […]
New York Outlines Reopening Standard for Construction Sites
As New York begins the process of reopening the economy, a key industry in the first phase is construction. But what will construction sites look like in the era of social distancing? New York State announced guidelines for how construction sites should operate. These rules apply to both active essential projects, like affordable housing or […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Modernizes Hours of Service Rules to Improve Safety
Though wildly controversial the ELD Mandate has flashed a light on some major concerns that have been plaguing the trucking industry for some time now. One is the lack of available safe overnight parking, particularly in metro areas. Another is the issues with hours of service (HOS) regulations. Thousands of drivers across the nation implored […]
CDC Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Truck Drivers and Companies
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued COVID-19 related guidance for both truck drivers and their employers. Steps for Drivers: Notify your supervisor and stay home if having symptoms. Make a plan with your employer and your family as to what to do if you become sick while you’re on the road. Include where to […]