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Effective June 15, 2021 – Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy

Tue May. 25th, 2021 News and Media

The California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) has released updated guidance for when the state moves out of the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” model on June 15, 2021. 

Beginning on June 15, all sectors listed in the current Blueprint Activities and Business Tiers Chart may return to usual operations (with the limited exceptions noted below for Mega Events), following public health recommendations:

  

* A “Mega Event” is one consisting of large crowds greater than 5,000 (indoors) and 10,000 (outdoors) attendees.

For Indoor Mega Events, in addition to the general public health recommendations, there must be:

  • Verification of fully vaccinated status or pre-entry negative test result is required of all attendees.
  • Information will be prominently placed on all communications, including the reservation and ticketing systems, to ensure guests are aware of testing and vaccination requirements (including acceptable modes of verification).
  • Attendees must follow CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings.

For Outdoor Mega Events, in addition to the general public health recommendations, there must be:

  • Verification of fully vaccinated status or pre-entry negative test result is strongly recommended for all attendees. Attendees who do not verify vaccination status should be asked to wear face coverings.
  • Attendees must follow CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings.
  • Information will be prominently placed on all communications, including the reservation and ticketing systems, to ensure guests are aware that the State strongly recommends that they be fully vaccinated, obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending the event, or wear a face covering.
  • Venues are required to make available masks for all attendees.

The requirements for negative testings/vaccine verification will be in place effective from June 15, 2021 through October 1, 2021.  The state will assess conditions by September 1, 2021, to determine whether updated requirements or recommendations are needed beyond October 1, 2021.

Employers are subject to the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), if applicable to them.  On May 20, 2021, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board announced that it would not move to adopt proposed revisions to the existing Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards.  Instead, Cal/OSHA will hold voting and allow the state safety agency the opportunity to present a new proposal at a future meeting.  Given the CDC’s guidance and CDPH’s updated guidance for fully vaccinated individuals taking effect on June 15, additional revisions to Cal/OSHA’s ETS are likely being prepared.  In the interim, California employers are still under the current ETS.

We will be updating you as re-opening guidelines for employers are released.  Please contact us if you would like to arrange for a complimentary presentation to your executive team regarding guidance and recommendations that will help you navigate your workplaces through the re-opening and beyond!

ERICA M. SOROSKY
esorosky@ptwww.com
(949) 851-7271		 ERIN K. OYAMA
eoyama@ptwww.com
(949) 851-7288

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