Due to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to ensure business members across Kerrisdale have access to the most helpful resources available. Below you will find a link to learn more about business policies and best practices for consideration as well as where you can follow the evolving situation from trusted sources.
The Kerrisdale Business Association encourages members to support an informed and healthy work environment by:
Looking for more thorough resources on how to incorporate best practices at the workplace? Life Labs Learning has created a shared document that looks at policies being implemented by over 250 different companies as a proactive response to COVID-19.
What the KBA Can Do For You
If you decide to close your business temporarily for any reason, please inform the Kerrisdale Business Association. Our Community Safety Patrol team can be alerted to keep an extra eye on the property during their regular district patrols.
We stand ready to provide further updates to the KBA membership if the economic and community impact of the situation were to rapidly change. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with us at info@kerrisdalevillage.com with any questions or concerns.
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Letter from the VCH Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer: Operating a Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
www.kerrisdalevillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-VCH-Businesses-May-7-2020.pdf
WorkSafeBC COVID-19 Safety Plan
Employers resuming operations following work interruptions related to COVID-19 must develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan.
This tool will guide you through a six-step process to help you create your plan. The tool in the link below is provided as a fillable PDF you can download and save with the details of the plan for your workplace.
www.kerrisdalevillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/work-safe-bc-covid-19-safety-plan-pdf-en.pdf
Additional resources and information about COVID-19 are also available on WorkSafeBC.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
B.C. Centre for Disease Control virus update:
www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)
Government of Canada virus update:
www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
World Health Organization virus update:
www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/
Vancouver Coastal Health – Public COVID-19 Exposures
www.vch.ca/covid-19/public-exposures
Government of Canada Travel Advice:
www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html
Harvard Business Review: 8 questions employers should ask about Coronavirus:
www.hbr.org/2020/03/8-questions-employers-should-ask-about-coronavirus
Plastic Barriers & Social Distancing Floor Stickers:
info@qualityawning.ca
Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses – COVID-19 updates and action items:
www.cfib-fcei.ca
Save Small Business BC:
www.savesmallbusiness.ca