Read and click through the essential links about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we’ve compiled for plumbers, electricians, HVAC and other essential businesses. We’ll be updating this list as the situation changes, and we hope these resources help keep your technicians, customer service reps and customers stay safe.
Coronavirus Resources and Links Specifically for Essential Businesses
- Click Here for information on Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans from the SBA. You’ll find the application and all of the important resources in one place, and if you’re interested in applying, we recommend viewing these resources and talking to a qualified SBA lender ASAP.
- OSHA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) “General Guidance for all U.S. workers and employers”
- “As discussed on the Hazard Recognition page, employers should assess the hazards to which their workers may be exposed; evaluate the risk of exposure; and select, implement, and ensure workers use controls to prevent exposure. Control measures may include a combination of engineering and administrative controls, safe work practices, and PPE.”
- CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) “Guidance for Businesses and Employers”
- The United States’ Definition of Essential Businesses Needed for Critical Infrastructure
- From the IRS – COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses FAQs
- Which states and cities are locked down and opening up? See this map and searchable list from the New York Times.
- “Understanding Coronavirus Exposure for Plumbing Professionals” from International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
- “…it is highly recommended that plumbers wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including a full face shield that is worn over safety glasses, and gloves.”
- ACHR News – “Coronavirus Prompts Response in HVAC Industry”
- “’If I were a contractor, I’d be prepared to suggest to a homeowner other things they might do that are not necessarily HVAC-related that would reduce infection risk.’”
- Water Quality Association’s (WQA) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
- AHR Expo’s “Tech Tips to Stop the Spread of Germs”
- “Limit contact and avoid unnecessary contact points in customer homes and businesses. This includes no handshaking and touching only required surfaces to complete the job.”
- ASHRAE’s Guidance for Building Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- “Once the basics above are covered, a few actions related to HVAC systems are suggested, in case some spread of the virus can be affected: …”
- ACHR News – “Coronavirus Leads to Cancellations of Major HVAC Events”
- ACHR News – Coronavirus Prompts Response in HVAC Industry
- Havard Business Review – “What are Companies’ Legal Obligations Around Coronavirus?”
- “The good news is that with careful attention to employee safety and legal preparedness, employers can minimize employees’ risk of infection and their own legal risks. Following are eight steps companies should take to these ends.”
- From CNBC – “When working from home isn’t an option, these resources can help workers avoid coronavirus”
- Google for Small Business – “Resources to help your small business manage through uncertainty”
- ACHR News – Running an HVAC Business During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- How Plumbers Can Stay Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus General Resources from Federal and State Governments Agencies
- White House’s New Guidelines: “Opening Up American Again“
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus CDC Resources
- World Health Organization’s (WHO) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
- Red Cross’s “Coronavirus: Safety Tips for You”
- Alabama – COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- Alaska – COVID-19 Info Page
- Arizona – Highlighted Infectious Diseases for Arizona
- California – “Stay home except for essential needs” FAQ’s
- Colorado – FAQ about COVID-19
- Connecticut – Governor’s Office COVID FAQ Answers
- Delaware – Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois – Department of Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Frequently Asked Questions
- Indiana – Indiana Stay-at-Home Order FAQ
- Kansas – COVID-19 Resource Center
- Kentucky – Business-related COVID-19 guidance resources and FAQs
- Louisiana – Public Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates
- Minnesota – #StayHomeMN Frequently Asked Questions
- Mississippi – 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
- Missouri – Dept. of Health & Senior Services COVID-19 Outbreak Updates
- Montana – COVID-19 Resource Guide for Montana Employers and Employees
- New Hampshire – Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 FAQ’s
- New Mexico – Department of Health 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Info
- New Jersey – NJ Health COVID-19 Resources and Information
- New York State – Novel Coronavirus FAQ for Businesses
- North Carolina – NCDHHS Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19
- Ohio – Department of Health Stay At Home Order Frequently Asked Questions
- Oklahoma – OK State Department of Health COVID-19 Resources
- Oregon – COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah – Coronavirus Information
- Vermont
- Virginia – Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia
- Washington State – WA State Department of Health FAQs
- Washington, D.C. – COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- West Virginia – WV DHHS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Info
- Wisconsin – WI Department of Health Services COVID-19 Info
- Wyoming – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Details
Zip Solutions’ Blogs on Responding to the Coronavirus, Relevant Topics
- Remote Payment and Remote Approval for True No Contact Service Calls
- Managing Remote Employees for Essential Businesses in a Crazy World
- A Remote Workforce: How to Manage Dispersed Technicians from Home
- How to Account for Wasted Labor
See something missing? Email us the link, and we’ll look at adding it to the list to help keep essential businesses informed.