Ready to Re-Open inDufferin: Register Your Business

In an effort to help both businesses and the general public connect to the most current information and to encourage consumer confidence, Dufferin County has launched the Ready to Re-Open inDufferin recognition program available at no cost to all businesses within Dufferin County.

Business owners can assign a representative to participate on behalf of the business. This could include supervisors, floor managers, HR, etc.
How does a business participate in Ready to Re-Open inDufferin?
- Register for and participate in one Ready to Re-Open inDufferin webinar (1-hour session).
- Read the Ready to Re-Open inDufferin Toolkit and the sector-specific guidance documents (see below).
- After completing steps 1 and 2, fill out a Ready to Re-Open inDufferin pledge form to self-commit to implementing the recommendations from the program, and any new updates provided, to the best of your ability in order to help make your business as safe as possible for your staff and clients/customers.
- Promote your business as a recognized Ready to Re-Open inDufferin.
How does the public know a business is recognized under Ready to Re-Open inDufferin?
After successfully completing the Ready to Re-Open inDufferin program, businesses will:
- Display a Ready to Re-Open inDufferin window decal and pledge poster in their storefront windows;
- Be featured in local marketing campaign;
- Have access to the Ready to Re-Open inDufferin logo to use on their websites and other promotional materials.
The Process
Ready to Re-Open webinars have now ended. You can still participate in the program by taking advantage of our many resources below! In addition, please support our local businesses who have participated in this program. You can find them on the map below!
- Ready to Re-Open inDufferin is not a certification or inspection program
- Neither the County nor its program partners can guarantee any level of safety or adherence to guidelines at participating businesses
- The aim of the program is to connect consumers to businesses that have self-committed to implementing best practices for their industry as the economy re-opens
Resources
As Ontario begins to re-open the economy, we encourage all Dufferin County businesses to review sector-specific guidelines. Updated regularly.
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4 Ways to Prevent a COVID-flu "Twindemic" in Your Workplace
Honouring our Mental Health as Much as our Physical
How to Safely Use, Handle and Dispose Facemasks
5 Best Practices for Bringing Visitors Safely into your Workplace
12 Ways to Prepare for Second Wave of COVID-19
Are Your Employees Prepared to Handle COVID-Linked Violence?
Are Masks Right for Your Workplace?
COVID-19 Keeping Safe During a Pandemic
Develop your COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan
Fact Sheet- Water quality considerations for re-opening buildings
ShopHERE powered by Google – sign Up for a Free Online Store
Guidance for Temporary Foreign Workers
Dufferin County Agricultural Virtual Round Tables – Related Resources
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Post-Pandemic Business Playbook
Business Pandemic Preparedness Checklist
COVID-19: Keeping Safe During the Pandemic
WSPS: Heat stress and the COVID-19 factor
Post Pandemic Checklist of Businesses Returning After Shutdown of Operations
Post Pandemic Checklist for Businesses Returning to the Workplace after Working Remotely
Small Business Advisory Service
Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace
WSPS: Health and Safety Virutal Events
Stage 2 of Reopening Ontario: An Overview for Business Owners
Stage 2 of Reopening Ontario: Carters Presentation
KPMG: New automated tool for rent relief process
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Breathe Safer: How to Use Respirators Safely and Start a Respirator Program
Businesses in Dufferin County Selling Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Optimizing the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Signs
How to Safely Use a Non-Medical Mask or Face Covering
Non-Medical Masks and Face Coverings
Helping Children Cope with Stress
Help Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
Long Term Care Home Screening Signage
Essential Sector Poster – Agricultural Worker
Essential Sector Poster – Construction Employer
Essential Sector Poster – Construction Worker
Essential Sector Poster – Food Manufacturing and Processing Worker
Essential Sector Poster – Long Term Care Home Employer
Essential Sector Poster – Long Term Care Home Worker
Essential Sector Poster - Manufacturing Worker
Essential Sector Poster - Restaurant and Food Services Employer
Essential Sector Poster - Restaurant and Food Services Worker
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Agriculture
Resource Library for International Agricultural Workers and Employers
Agriculture and Food Jobs in Ontario
Community and Allotment Gardens During COVID-19
Garden Centres and Hardware Stores COVID-19
Guide to Operating Your Essential Farm Business During COVID-19
Migrant Farm Worker Operations During COVID-19
Agriculture Site COVID-19 Prevention Procedures
Sanitation Checklist: Forklift
Sanitation Checklist: Tractor, Mobile Equipment, Vehicle
Enhanced Surface Cleaning and Disinfecting
Enhanced Surface Cleaning and Disinfecting – Agriculture Worker Housing
Cleaning and disinfecting after a workers is symptomatic or has been confirmed positive for COVID-19
Temporary Foreign Worker Application Form Checklist
Site Access Health Questionnaire
Branding/Processing Time Information and Tips for Beef Operations
WSPS: COVID-19 Resources for Agriculture
Risk Assessments
For Employers
Employer Protocol for Pandemic
COVID-19 Infection Guide: Employer
Essential Worker Letter Template
Guide to Direct Sales to Consumers During COVID-19
Youth Employment and Skills Program
For Workers
COVID-19 Infection Guide: Workers
Signs
Location of Hand Wash Facilities
How to Respond to Employee Anxiety
Maintain Your Physical Distance
Maintain Your Physical Distance – Punjabi
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Arts, Culture, Festivals, and Events
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Beaches (Public)
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Camping
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Child Care
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Community Centres and Public Facilities
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Conservation
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Construction
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Day Camps
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Farmers Markets
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Food Processing Sector
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Food Retail
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General Guidance for Indoor/Outdoor Facilities
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Golf
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Health Care
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Health Care Professional
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Manufacturing
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Office
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Parks and Recreation
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Personal Service Settings (PSS)
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Restaurants and Food Services
Restaurants Canada COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Guide
Cleaning and disinfecting a food premise after a COVID-19 case
Common spaces and food service in shared residences during COVID-19
Community and allotment gardens during COVID-19
Grocery and convenience stores, pharmacies and gas stations during COVID-19
Food take-out premises during COVID-19
Inspected home-based food premises during COVID-19
Mobile food premises during COVID-19
Restaurants and bars during COVID-19 pandemic
Ministry of Health COVID-19 guidance for food premises
Guidance for Food Premises: Best Practices Summary Sheet
COVID-19 Guidelines: Take-out and Delivery
Restaurants and Food Services Tips
Restaurant servers, cooks and dishwashers
Examples of acceptable food donation items
Examples of unacceptable food donation items
Ministry of Health reference document for safe food donation
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Retail
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Social Services
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Tourism and Hospitality
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Transit
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Transportation
Mental health awareness for drivers
Handling and receiving packages
Cleaning and sanitizing inside of your vehicle
Providing truck drivers access to washrooms
Open a new window to view hours of service and fatigue management (for employers)
Hours of service and fatigue management (for drivers)
Commercial vehicle drivers experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in other jurisdictions
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Veterinary and Animal Services