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NRF Operation Open Doors Checklist

Use the NRF Operation Open Doors checklist to plan a safe, phased reopening of retail stores. Guidance covers employment policies, return-to-work protocols, health screening, PPE, social distancing, signage, cleaning and sanitization, occupancy control, vendor and delivery procedures, security, returns handling, fitting rooms, and customer experience. Includes logistics, supply chain, and training considerations to align with evolving state and local requirements.

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Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

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Operation Open Doors Checklist

This retail reopening checklist guides store leaders through a safe, compliant return to operations. It covers workforce planning, screening protocols, social distancing, PPE, cleaning and sanitization, vendor management, signage, supply chain and inventory, store readiness, business hours, customer traffic control, and employee training. Use it to assess policies, prepare facilities, implement contactless options, and manage returns, fitting rooms, and security. Adapt the steps to local laws and evolving health guidance to protect employees and customers while restoring in-store services.

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K&L Gates - Food & Beverage (Restaurants) Reopening Checklist

Use this food and beverage restaurant reopening checklist to plan a safe return to service. It covers hygiene practices, employee health screening, cleaning and disinfection, PPE use, social distancing, occupancy management, shift scheduling, guest communication, and legal and regulatory compliance. Guidance includes responding to symptomatic staff, handling exposures, retraining, and phased return to on site work. Adapt items to local rules and your operations to protect teams and customers.

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New York Retail Reopening Plan Checklist

This New York retail reopening checklist helps stores operate safely and in line with state guidance. It covers physical distancing and occupancy limits, required PPE and face coverings, hygiene and cleaning procedures, and disinfection of shared surfaces and high-traffic areas. It includes staff training and customer signage, communication planning, screening and documentation of daily health checks, and steps for responding to positive cases with notification and contact tracing. Use it to standardize compliance and protect workers and customers.

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Return to Work Policies and Reopening Strategies

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Return to Work Policies and Reopening Strategies

Use this employer checklist to plan safe return to work and reopening after COVID-19. It covers hygiene, screening, face coverings, cleaning, social distancing, staggered shifts, telework transitions, accommodations for high risk staff, leave policies, and communication. Includes practical addenda for retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and transportation with customer and visitor controls, PPE guidance, and operational changes. Designed for HR, operations, and leadership to maintain compliance and business continuity.

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Return-to-Work Guidance for Retail Workers

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Return-to-Work Guidance for Retail Workers

Use this editable checklist to plan a safe return to retail operations. It covers OSHA-aligned controls for hygiene, social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting, plexiglass barriers, employee training, communications, and cross-training so stores can operate if key staff are absent. Includes prompts to assign a workplace coordinator, set policies for illness, meetings, and travel, and document signatures. Customize to meet local or state requirements.

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Facilities, Stores and Distribution Centre Checklist

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Facilities, Stores and Distribution Centre Checklist

Use this practical checklist to prepare retail stores and distribution centres for reopening and ongoing safe operations. It covers facility inspections, occupancy controls, escalator and elevator procedures, and customer screening setup. Guidance includes signage management, vendor and PPE sourcing, disinfecting inventory and deliveries, contactless receiving, and shipment considerations across borders. It also reviews security protocols, staff training for de-escalation, and when to involve law enforcement.

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NRF Operation Open Doors Checklist

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