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All information is believed to be accurate atthe time provided. No warranty of accuracy is given. All copying, reproduction, and retransmission of all or any portion of the information isexpressly prohibited unless National RestaurantAssociationSolutions hasexpresslygranted its priorwrittenconsent. National Restaurant Association Solutions expressly reserves all other rights. National Restaurant Association Solutions will not be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information provided or for any user’s use of the information. In no eventshall National Restaurant Association Solutions be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages however caused and on anytheory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, ortort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in anyway out of the use of the information. This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury under any cause of action. Information may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes may be periodically incorporated into the information and materials.  \nThis document covers state training and certification requirements/recommendations for reopening. The last version of this document will be issued on May 14, 2021.  \n| STATE | TRAINING/CERTIFICATION REOPENING REQUIREMENTS |\n| --- | --- |\n| REOPENING\u003Cbr>GUIDANCE | For the most recent re-opening guidance document for every state, the Restaurant Law Center provides and regularly updates the\u003Cbr>Official Return to Work Guidelines for Foodservice Establishments document. This comprehensive document covers both federal and state return-to-work orders and guidelines, including dine-in restrictions, employee PPE requirements, distancing and occupancy restrictions, changes to payment systems, other operational guidelines and local exceptions. |\n| ALABAMA | Create a plan for and checklist of all surfaces your staff and guests will come in contact with. Train your staff on the surfaces and prepare procedures for elevated cleaning and sanitizing of these surfaces. |\n| ALASKA | Make sure the PIC has an up to date ServSafe Food Manager certification. The FDA requires every restaurant to have a PIC onsite during open hours and directs that the person in charge should have a food manager certification.\u003Cbr>Promote social distancing and healthy hygiene practices, such as handwashing and cloth face coverings. |\n| ARIZONA | Educate and train workers on COVID-19 policies and procedures using accessible formats and in a language they understand.\u003Cbr>Train all employees on appropriate cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette. |\n| ARKANSAS | Per the Arkansas Department of Health, the Certified Food Manager certification deadline has been extended to July 1, 2021.\u003Cbr>􀁸  ServSafe Manager Training\u003Cbr>􀁸  Guidance on Restaurant Dine-In Operations |\n\nSTATE  \nTRAINING/CERTIFICATION REOPENING  \nREQUIREMENTS FOR  \nCALIFORNIA  \nEstablish a written, worksite-specific COVID-19 prevention plan at every location, perform a comprehensive risk assessment of all work areas, and designate a person at each establishment to implement  \nthe plan. Train and communicate with employees and employee representatives on the plan.  \nTrain workers on these and other elements of the COVID-19  \nprevention plan:  \n􀁸 Physical distancing to the maximum extent possible.  \n􀁸 Use of face coverings by workers (where respiratory protection is not required) and customers/clients.  \n􀁸 Frequent handwashing and regular cleaning and disinfection.  \nCOVID-19 Industry Guidance: Restaurants   \nCOLORADO Provide guidance and encouragement on maintaining 6 foot distancing  \nbetween employees. Encourage frequent breaks to wash hands (at lea","cbCaicVrIXQOzYRl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicVrIXQOzYRl","pdf",1644693,13,"English","# State Training/Certification Reopening Requirements\n## Reopening Guidance (General)\n## Alabama\n## Alaska\n## Arizona\n## Arkansas\n## California\n## Colorado\n## Connecticut\n## Delaware\n## District of Columbia\n## Florida\n## Georgia\n## Hawaii\n## Idaho","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this reopening training and certification guidance?\",\"answer\":\"It provides state-specific training and certification requirements/recommendations for foodservice establishments reopening during COVID-19, including operational and employee preparation expectations.\"},{\"question\":\"When was the document updated, and when will the last version be issued?\",\"answer\":\"The document is updated May 13, 2021, and the last version is set to be issued on May 14, 2021.\"},{\"question\":\"What key actions are included in states’ reopening requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Common actions include creating or implementing COVID-19 prevention plans, training employees on hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, and maintaining up-to-date food safety certifications such as ServSafe where required.\"}]","COVID-19 Return to Work Guidelines for Foodservice Establishments | PDF",1790037083,33]