Planning To Reopen - Phase 3 Businesses

7/8/2020 (Permalink)

We are officially in Phase 3 of Governor Charlie Baker's administration's plan to reopen the state of Massachusetts for business. Strict rules are in place for the third phase of a four-phase economic reopening in Massachusetts. Businesses that return in Phase 3 must follow safety restrictions, most notable of which will be limits on capacity. This phase will be comprised of two smaller steps.The following outlines the two steps, changes to restrictions and Step 1 businesses approved to reopen.

As always, work with your local health officials to determine a set of strategies appropriate for your community’s situation.

(See our "Planning to Reopen series of blogs for more information regarding CDC, EPA, FDA,  Mass EEA and OSHA safety requirements). To review the administration's reopening guidance from the state click here. To view Governor Baker's full report click here).

Opening of Phase 3 Enterprises

 Businesses and other organizations that are designated as Phase 3 enterprises (identified below) are permitted to open and operate from their physical workplaces and facilities according to the progressive two-step schedule. Phase 3 enterprises may open those promises to workers, customers, and the public only one authorized under the two-step schedule and provided that they comply with all workplace safety rules and standards.

Step One

July 6, 2020, Phase 3 enterprises  that are designated as Step 1 enterprises on schedule I may open they’re breaking water iMessage to workers, customers, and the public; provided, however, if for any premises located with the city of Boston, step one of phase 3 shall commence on July 13, 2020.

Step Two

If the public health data reflects continue positive progression, step two will be announced by a subsequent phase 3 order. Effective upon the commencement of step two, phase 3 enterprises that are designated as step 2 enterprise is on schedule they may be open in their brick-and-mortar promises to workers, customers, and public

Adjustments to Restrictions on Organized Sports Activities and Programs

The Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) will continue to issue sector specific rules to implement COVID-19 safety measures for both organized youth and adult amateur sports activities and shall continue to issue COVID-19 sector-specific rules and any other safety standards for operations of and participants in outdoor recreational activities. Visit EEA website regularly for updates to restrictions.

The specific restrictions on amateur organization organized sports itemized in paragraphs A-D of section 3 of COVID-19 order 35 have been rescinded. Accordingly the secretary of the EEA will continue to work with the Department of Health to determine ongoing, appropriate Sep 1 and Step 2 allowances, rules, and restrictions that

• Permit games, scrimmages, and tournaments for both two-contact and contact sports
• Establish appropriate limitations on the number of persons that may participate at one time in and organize sports activity with a single facility or a single court, field, or other playing surface
• Open indoor athletic facilities for used by both youths and adults

Visit EEA website regularly for updates to restrictions.

Newly Reopened Businesses Premises

Phase 3 enterprises that are authorized under to open their brick-and-mortar premises to workers, customers, and the public shall be required to self-certify that they are in compliance with all generally acceptable COVID-19 workplace safety rules and any applicable sector-specific rules. Before opening a break-and-the mortar premises under the terms of this order the enterprise shall

• Bring the workplace into full compliance with all applicable COVID-19 workplace safety rules and all Sector-Specific Rules applicable to the individual workplace
• Complete the required self-certification to verify compliance with all applicable Sector-Specific Rules and make the self-certification available for inspection upon a request by State of Local authorities
• Post on the premises all applicable public notices and advisories that are required to be displayed

Phase 3 Step One Businesses

• Post secondary/higher ed/vocational-tech/trade/occupational schools - general operations
• Casino gaming floors
• Horse racing tracks and simulcast facilities
• Indoor recreational athletic facilities for general use (not limited to youth programs)
• Fitness centers and health clubs including
  • Cardio/weight rooms/locker rooms/inside facilities
  • Fitness studios (yoga, barre, cross–fit, spin classes, general fitness studios)
  • Museums
  • Indoor historic spaces/sights
  • Aquariums
  • Outdoor theaters and other outdoor performance venues NOT designated as Phase 4 enterprises
  • Movie theaters
  • Sightseeing and other organized tours (bus tours, duck tours, harbor cruise, whale watching)
  • Motion picture, television, and video streaming production
  • Fishing and hunting tournaments and other amateur or professional derbies
  • Outdoor event spaces used for gatherings and celebrations including those in parks, reservations, and other outdoor spaces NOT designated as Phase 4 enterprises
  • Indoor event spaces such as meeting rooms, ballrooms, and private party rooms – only when used for functions or events permitted under sector any specific rules for indoor and outdoor events
  • Indoor non-athletic instructional classes in arts/education/life skills for persons 18 years or older
  • Indoor recreational activities with low potential for a contact
    • batting cages
    • driving ranges
    • go-carts
    • bowling alleys
    • rock–climbing walls

While the administration continues to work with communities to implement best practices and protocols we will continue to share with you guidance from the CDC, FDA, OSHA Mass EEA and the Governor's office to follow as we prepare for reopening. Also, we at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley know that not every business has access to the resources necessary to meet these strict guidelines. For those businesses, we are here to help!

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All of us here at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley want you and your loved ones to stay safe and know that we will make it through this together! Rest assured, we will continue to do our best to keep you up-to-date and informed! Rest assured, we will continue to do our best to keep you up-to-date and informed!