COVID-19 Resources and Updates

ARMA has complied the below list of valuable resources to help keep you informed on the current COVID-19 situation. We will keep updating as we know more. If there is anything you think we are missing, please email us at liz@arma-tx.org so we can update our list. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. We are here to help!

Disruption/Response Planning

• Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides an interim guidance for employers. Recommendations for an Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Plan
• U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Coronavirus Supply Chain Update
• Federal Government Response: View the latest updates and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Insurance

• Questions about insurance coverage –Texas Department of Insurance

Workplace/Employee Recommendations

• Texas Department of State Health Services
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) resources include Key OSHA standards for COVID-19
• View the EPAs recommended use and list of registered disinfectants the are qualified for use against COVID-19
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Workplace Tips for Employees
• Texas Workforce Commission: COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Jobseekers
• Texas Health and Human Services 24/7 statewide support line: 833-986-1919
• FFCRA Q&A Page

National Association of Manufacturers

• NAM’s Coronavirus Resources
• NAM’s COVID-19 Policy Action Plan
• NAM’s Response to Senate letter to business groups
• NAM’s Request for Guidance from the CDC
• NAM Member Coronavirus Survey Results

Local Resources

• Williamson County – Updates and SBA Disaster Assistance
• Travis County – Latest News and Updates
• Hays County – Emergency Information
• Austin Chamber – Combating the Coronavirus toolkit for business
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | AustinTexas.gov
• Workforce Solutions Capital Area: For employers and businesses facing layoffs or closures

General COVID-19 Information

• Center for Disease Control (CDC) What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Monitoring Map - Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE

Relevant Articles

• Berg Compliance Solutions: OSHA Enforcement Policy
• Industry Week: When Must Employee Illnesses be Recorded for OSHA
• Industry Week: Bracing for the Coronavirus Downturn: 6 Steps to Take Now
• NAM: How Coronavirus is Affecting Manufacturers

Friends of ARMA Consulting Resources

Consider contacting these resources for more detailed questions or assistance.

• Operations and Planning: TMAC (Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center): Kristin Wheatley, Kwheatley@swri.org.
• Health & Safety: Berg Environmental Compliance, Russell Carr. Rcarr@bes-corp.com
• Human Resources & Benefits: 360 HR Consultants, Vienna Lewis, Vienna@360hrconsultants.com
• Employment Law: Hajjar Peters, Chris Wike, cwike@legalstrategy.com
• Commercial Real Estate: Cushman Wakefield (Inquire for contact)
• Staffing Resources: Aerotek (Inquire for contact)
• Tax Implications: RSM Weekly Coronavirus Webcast Series and Resource Center
• Facilities and Janitorial Services: ABM and Webinar Series from IFMA

ARMA Email Updates

• Mask & Panel Survey Results - May 20th, 2021
• CDC Mask Update - May 14th, 2021
• Travis Co Mask Mandates - March 10th, 2021
• Update on Vaccine Distribution | Manufacturers Eligibility - March 4th, 2021
• Governor Opens State and Ends Mask Mandate - March 2nd, 2021
• PPP Loans Available Now | Coronavirus Relief - January 11th, 2021
• Texas Vaccine Distribution | Manufacturers - December 21, 2020
• COVID Restrictions Extended - August 17, 2020
• City Council OKs Fines Up to $2000 for Health Violations - July 9, 2020
• Relief Grants Open to Support Austin Small Businesses - July 8, 2020
• Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement - June 24, 2020
• New City Orders June 22 Impacts All Manufacturers - June 23, 2020
• Attn: New Orders Issued for Travis Co and City of Austin | Masks Required - June 18th, 2020
• Attn: City and County to issue Enforceable Masks Guidelines - June 17th, 2020
• COVID Update: Federal Lending Programs Expanded and DOL Guidance - June 9th, 2020
• CDC and OSHA Release Guidance - May 15th, 2020
• Extended City Orders to Be Issued This Week - May 4th, 2020
• TAM: Governor Abbott Press Conference - April 27th, 2020
• TAM: Governor Abbott Press Conference - April 17th, 2020
• NAM: The Paycheck Protection Program Has Run Out of Money - April 16th, 2020
• New City Orders and Requirements - April 13, 2020
• Masks are Voluntary, Not Mandatory - April 7, 2020
• Governor Abbott’s Executive Order - March 31, 2020
• Update: Situation Continues to Evolve - March 30, 2020
• Supplies needed to combat COVID-19
• Stay at Home-Work Safe Orders Released - March 24th, 2020
• ARMA and Austin Chamber urge exemptions for manufacturing and IT industry - March 21st, 2020
• Important Update | City & County Guidelines, Shelter in Place, and More - March 20th, 2020
• NEW: Texas Governor’s Executive Order - March 19th, 2020
• TCEQ Guidance - Potential Enforcement Discretion - March 18th, 2020

Webinar and Call Recordings

• COVID Data Update & Return to Work from Positive Test, 6/25/20 - Recording (password: 7e?w+@5&)
• Texas Economy & COVID Positive Test Protocol - Slide Deck and Recording
• Tax Considerations to Provide Liquidity - PDF and Recording (starts at the 12:15 mark)
• ARMA Lean Operations Committee: Maintaining Focus During Disruption - PDF and Recording (starts at the 8:35 mark)
• How To Build & Manage An Infectious Disease Response Plan: What Employers Need To Know - PDF and Recording
• New OSHA Requirements, Department of Labor, and SBA Loans - Recording (call starts at the 7:22 mark)
• Shelter in Place Updates Call - Recording (call starts at the 12:43 mark)
• COVID-19 Preparation Roundtable Call - Recording (call starts at the 8:42 mark)

Important Documents

• Pandemic Manual from IFMA - ABM
• Top 10 Services to Help Improve Your Facility - ABM
• Reentry Checklist - ABM
• Governor’s Report to Open Texas - April 27th, 2020
• Work From Home Agreement - 360 HR Consultants
• Tips For Working Remote - 360 HR Consultants
• “You Got PPP, Now What?” Slide Deck
• City of Austin/Travis County Stay Home Work Safe Orders - Updated 4.13.2020
• Respiratory Protection - Face Mask Regulatory Chart
• FFCRA Summary Page
• FFCRA Request Form
• PPP Lender Information Fact Sheet
• PPP Fact Sheet
• Borrower Paycheck Protection Program Application
• Travel Authorization Letter template
• Austin Chamber/ARMA letter to Gov. Abbott
• Austin Chamber/ARMA letter to Travis County Judge Eckhardt
• Austin Chamber/ARMA letter to Austin Mayor Steve Adler
• City of Austin Stay Home Work Safe Orders
• Williamson County Stay Home Work Safe Orders