Illinois Department of Labor Launches
Back to Business Illinois
Health and Safety Program Promotes
Successful Small Business Reopenings
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[November 13, 2020]
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) today
announced the launch of Back to Business Illinois, a free, voluntary
service to connect small businesses of 250 employees or fewer with
consultants who will help them evaluate and address workplace safety
and health issues related to COVID-19. The consultants will create a
plan for small businesses that promotes a safe, healthy and
productive environment for workers and customers.
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Back to Business Illinois health and safety
consultants in IDOL’s Workplace Safety and Health Consultation
Division will help local small businesses audit their physical
operation, identify best practices and find ways to implement them
efficiently.
“While this pandemic has affected Illinois’ small businesses in
unexpected ways, IDOL remains committed to promoting health and
safety during every step of recovery. We are excited to offer this
new program in support of our small business owners’ efforts to keep
workers and customers safe as these businesses continue to operate,”
said IDOL Director Michael Kleinik.
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Since every industry presents unique work environment challenges,
each consultant will be paired with applicants based on their
expertise and specific needs to customize the best plan for their
business.
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The Illinois Department of Labor will also be
offering a free, voluntary “Back to Business” certification designed
to show workers and customers that the small business has
participated in the program.
Businesses can voluntarily complete a series of online modules and
then institute the necessary practices to promote a safe work
environment. The online guidance and education program will
emphasize areas including basic infection prevention, physical space
modification, infectious disease planning, employee monitoring and
workplace flexibility.
This is a non-punitive program, and no fines or citations are
associated with it. It is designed entirely as a benefit to empower
Illinois small businesses to continue operating safely.
For more information on the Back to Business Illinois program, visit
the official website at:
www.illinois.gov/worksafe
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