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IMPORTANT UPDATE

Required by June 29: COVID-19 Preparedness Plans for Critical Sector businesses

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, some businesses have been defined “ Critical Businesses ” and were able to continue operations – with safety protocols in place – due to the essential nature of their work in areas such as healthcare, public safety, food and agriculture, energy, manufacturing, transportation and more.

Critical Businesses have always been required to follow the same MDH and CDC guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards as non-Critical Sector businesses, but they had not previously been required to adopt and implement a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan .

Governor Walz and state leaders have recognized that a more consistent approach across industries and businesses in Minnesota was important – and that workers at Critical Businesses deserve the same clarity about their employers’ plans to protect health and safety as those at non-Critical Sector businesses. To ensure that happens, Executive Order 20-74 requires that by June 29, 2020, all businesses – including Critical Businesses – fully adopt and implement a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan .

The Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) and the Department of Health (MDH) have created a template COVID-19 Preparedness Plan that any business may use – it is not required, but all businesses must address a variety of components outlined in the template.

The State of Minnesota has created industry-specific guidance for several industries, including:

For other industries and businesses, the General Guidance for All Businesses should be sufficient for writing and developing a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. Minnesota OSHA is also prepared to assist any business with the development of their COVID-19 Preparedness Plans – if you need help, you can contact MNOSHA Workplace Safety Consultation at 651-284-5060 or OSHA.compliance@state.mn.us . You can find more information about Critical Sector exemptions and Executive Order 20-48 here .

For extensive additional information about Minnesota’s Stay Safe plan, please visit staysafe.mn.gov .

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Brian Knapp, Lakeville Chamber Board Member and VP of Operations for M Health Fairview Ridges, will be joining two hospital staff to talk about the current and future state of medical as it relates to COVID-19.

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We moved up a spot!

Lakeville Area Chamber ranks #12 on THE LIST

The Lakeville Area Chamber is ranked #12 on the list of metro area chambers, as compiled by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. We moved up a spot, from #13 last year. This list is based on the number of members and we are proud to be 495 members strong!

We are so proud to be able to serve our Lakeville community and are humbled by the amazing businesses and individuals who make up this organization.