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Healthy Business Operations. " https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019- ncov/community/general-business-faq.
html#HealthyBusiness-Operations
3. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. July
2020. " IATSE Stagecraft Safety Committee Recovery Plan. "
See in particular page 6. https://www.iatse.net/sites/default/
files/stagecraft_reopening_guidelines_final.pdf
4. National Law Review. August 6, 2020. " Temperature
Screening: New Guidance From the CDC, FAQs, and Best
Practices. " https://www.natlawreview.com/article/temperature-screening-new-guidance-cdc-faqs-and-best-practices
5. Event Safety Alliance. May 2020. " Event Safety Alliance
Reopening Guide. " https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/
esa-reopening-guide
6. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. June 17,
2020. " What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the
ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. " https://
www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid19-and-ada-rehabilitation- act-and-other-eeo-laws
7. American Guild of Musical Artists and Stage Directors and
Choreographers Society. August 24, 2020. " Return to Stage
and Performing Arts Playbook, Version 2. " https://www.musicalartists.org/sdc-agma-playbook/

Cleaning and Disinfecting

What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
* Cleaning with soap and water removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. It lowers the risk of spreading infection
by removing a portion of the contaminants and bolstering the
efficacy of disinfection.
* Disinfection methods kill germs on surfaces. By killing germs
on a surface after cleaning, the risk of spreading infection is
further reduced. Effective disinfection can be accomplished
using appropriate disinfectant products found on EPA List N
approved for use against SARs-CoV-2.
What is routine cleaning and how frequently should facilities be cleaned to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19?
* Routine cleanings are everyday practices that businesses and
communities normally use to maintain a healthy environment.
* Surfaces frequently touched by multiple people, such as door
handles, bathroom surfaces, and handrails, should be cleaned
with soap and water or another detergent at least daily when
facilities are in use.
*
More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required
based on the level of use. For example, certain surfaces and
objects in public spaces, such as point of sale keypads, control
consoles, and shop tools, should be cleaned and disinfected
before each use.
* Cleaning alone does not kill germs, but it reduces the number
of germs on a surface.
* Assessments by cleaning personnel and management should
occur in each space and a cleaning plan should be established
to create a safe working environment that is appropriate for
each venue and employer.

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Who should clean and disinfect community spaces?
*
Regular cleaning staff can clean and disinfect community
spaces. Cleaning staff should be trained on the appropriate
use of cleaning and disinfection chemicals and provided with
the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the
chemicals used.
Who should clean and disinfect workspaces?
* Staff members who occupy and use specific spaces are ideal
candidates to assume cleaning and disinfecting methods for
their spaces. Staff members must be trained in appropriate
practices and use of PPE, ventilation needs, and any other
requirements or precautions deemed necessary by the CDC,
OSHA, product safety labeling, or Management's guidelines. It
is important to educate workers performing cleaning, laundry,
and trash pick-up to recognize the symptoms of COVID-19.
* Being aware of the symptoms allows for a quicker response
should an outbreak occur and more efficient methods of cleaning and disinfecting to stop the spread of the virus through
contaminated surfaces.
* Organizations should work to develop policies for worker protection and provide training to all cleaning staff (both janitorial
and other workers who will take on some cleaning responsibilities) on-site before providing cleaning tasks.
* Training should include when to use PPE, what PPE is necessary, how to properly don (put on), use, and doff (take off) PPE,
and how to properly dispose of PPE.
*
Ensure workers are trained on the hazards of the cleaning chemicals used in the workplace per OSHA's Hazard
Communication standard.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Resource Materials List:
(Please see a longer list on the USITT website)
General guidance:
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. December 22,
2020. " Symptoms of Coronavirus. " https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) " List N:
Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). "
http://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n- disinfectantsuse-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19

Performers should
be instructed on the
placement of their
wireless microphones to
minimize contact between
performers and sound
technicians.

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