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Restaurants asked to abide by state s new Safer Dining Program and last updated 2021-02-10 06:06:10-05 Now that indoor dining has reopened in Michigan, restaurants are being asked to voluntarily comply with the stateâs new âMI COVID-19 Safer Diningâ program. Restaurants that want to become a certified safe dining space will have to work with a licensed HVAC contractor who can recommend changes to air ventilation to improve circulation and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. The American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has been guiding multiple states in writing new codes regarding indoor air issues, recommending a certification checklist businesses can follow to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. The CDC, EPA, and MI-OSHA are also helping businesses navigate this process, helping them develop best practices moving forward. ....
Michigan restaurants can officially reopen indoor dining today with curfew, other COVID safety restrictions Gov. Whitmer announces indoor dining will be allowed starting next month Published: Tags: A restaurant (WDIV) Michigan restaurants will officially be allowed to resume indoor dining Feb. 1 with a curfew and other COVID-19 safety restrictions in place. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released its next COVID-19 order on Jan. 22. The revised restrictions go into effect Monday, Feb. 1 and last three weeks, until Feb. 21. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the order will allow indoor dining at restaurants, concessions at entertainment venues such as casinos, movie theaters and stadiums, personal services requiring mask removal and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. ....
January 29, 2021 The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has announced an expansion of a state program designed to help restaurants keep customers and staff safe. That’s as restaurants are scheduled to resume in-person dining with 25% capacity and a 10 p.m. curfew on Monday. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has released the following: The State of Michigan is expanding on the new MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program. Under the voluntary program, restaurants utilize a licensed HVAC contractor or engineer to inspect their ventilation systems and receive recommended changes to improve circulation within their workplace and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. The program’s parameters are based on the best guidance available from the CDC, EPA and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. ....
West Michigan Restaurants Prepare For Indoor Dining Indoor dining at West Michigan bars and restaurants resumes on Monday, February 1. Restaurants are taking the weekend to prepare with guidelines in place. Relaxed rules have been released by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as part of new epidemic order. The order contains certain requirements that include: Restaurants and bars can reopened at 25% capacity with up to 100 people. Tables must be six feet apart with no more than six people per table. Bars and restaurants must close by 10 p.m. Contact information must be collected from diners for contact tracing purposes. ....
WXYZ and last updated 2021-01-29 13:21:40-05 (WXYZ) â The State of Michigan is expanding its new Safer Dining Program. The program promotes ventilation in Michigan restaurants and food establishments. Under the program, restaurants utilize a licensed HVAC contractor or engineer to inspect their ventilation systems and receive recommended changes to improve circulation within their workplace and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. The state is encouraging restaurants to have their HVAC system inspected to ensure effective ventilation. Once the process is successfully completed, restaurants will receive a certificate to post that verifies their participation. âThis voluntary program compliments the Stateâs outreach and educational efforts related to HVAC and other workplace safety programs,â said COVID-19 Workplace Safety Director Sean Egan in a press release. âWe remain committed to helping businesses implement processes and techniqu ....