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State gives guidance for recreation, office, other industries




Tennessee Pledge

Tennessee Pledge

Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group on Wednesday released additional guidance for these work places: recreation, offices, lodging, construction and manufacturing.

Small group, non-contact recreation businesses like bowling alleys, arcades, dance classes, water sports, mini-golf and more will be able to reopen Friday.

The Tennessee Pledge guidelines recommend capacity limits, spacing requirements, and frequent sanitization, among others. Larger venues and activities where social distancing is not feasible remain closed.

The Pledge applies to 89 counties where the state runs the local health department; the other six counties have local control over their health departments and thus are allowed to set their own rules. Gov. Bill Lee said on April 24 that he would not enforce violations of Tennessee Pledge.

Most lodging, construction and manufacturing businesses were considered essential under the governor’s executive orders, while offices prepare for a return to work in the coming weeks.

Full guidance for those industries can be found at tnpledge.com.

Non-contact recreation businesses are posted online at TNPledge.com and guidance includes, but is not limited to:

  • Sanitize shared resources (such as throwing axes, bowling balls, rented shoes, and other equipment) after each use, and sanitize all high-traffic areas and high-touch surfaces (such as counters, check-out areas, keypads, restrooms) every two hours and when visibly dirty
  • Place hand sanitizer locations in high traffic areas, including check-in/out counters, lobbies, elevator areas, food services entrances, and meeting room entrances, if any
  • Use plastic shields or barriers between customers and employees at service counters, and clean such shields or barriers frequently (every two hours and when visibly dirty)
  • Use a clearly designated entrance and a separate clearly designated exit to maintain social distancing
  • Add social distancing “reminder” signs, such as floor decals and audio announcements to encourage customers to be mindful of maintaining 6-feet of distance
  • Any youth or adult team leagues, activities, or sports should remain closed temporarily to discourage large gatherings (e.g., bowling leagues) (see Executive Order No. 30, as may be amended)
  • Any activities or areas that are likely to result in physical contact between individuals (e.g., laser tag venues) should be closed temporarily
  • Limit group sizes to ensure compliance with state and CDC social distancing guidelines (less than 10 persons). For example: At bowling centers and mini-golf, limit customers per lane or group (e.g., no more than 6). In arcades, limit the number of games so that each game can be spaced more than 6 feet apart. In climbing gyms, only open a portion of climbing paths to customers
  • Require customers to use only one piece of equipment during their visit (e.g. one bowling ball, putter, or rafting oar)
  • Require customers to clean equipment they come in contact with using disinfecting wipes before and after each use
  • Screen and temperature-check all employees reporting to work for COVID-19 symptoms
  • Employees should increase hygiene practices—wash hands more frequently, avoid touching face, practice good respiratory etiquette when coughing or sneezing. Change any protective garments on a regular basis and sanitize reusable garments such as aprons or smocks at least once per day
  • Employees should wear a cloth face covering (not N-95 or medical masks, which should be reserved for healthcare workers) and other personal protection items as recommended by the CDC; if masks become wet or visibly dirty, the mask should be replaced

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