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Questions arise about face covering requirements for outdoor work in hot weather Email
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 03:00 AM

Dust maskRecently, a member posed a question to ALCC regarding state mandates regarding face coverings. While one statement says that masks are to be worn indoors but not necessarily outdoors, the public health order states elsewhere that all essential businesses are to wear masks--with no specification regarding indoors vs. outdoors. The landscape company that approached ALCC noted that "wearing a mask in 90-degree weather is becoming hazardous to their health" and asked for help in getting clarification regarding essential workers who work outdoors. 

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Gross Reservoir expansion will help meet growing water demand Email
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 02:00 AM

Gross ReservoirDenver Water’s reservoirs are beginning to fill to store the majority of water the utility supplies to its 1.5 million customers in Denver and surrounding suburbs. The area Denver Water serves is projected to increase by almost a million people by 2050. 

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Anne Campbell is an emerging leader in Colorado's landscape industry Email
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 01:00 AM

Jon Rick and Anne CampbellThe Outlook Emerging Leader Award recognizes an “up and comer” in the landscape industry and in ALCC. It acknowledges an individual who is under 40 years old and who has made a significant contribution to the industry and to ALCC.

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Watch the webinar: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and your Colorado landscape business Email
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 12:00 AM



The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and your Colorado landscape business webinar was hosted by ALCC and presented by  Maarten Warnaars, Barrett Business Services, Inc. and recorded on Thursday, May 21.
 PPP is not easy for any business, especially with the new PPP guidelines released earlier last week. The webinar is complimentary to all ALCC members and is $15 for non-members. To learn more about ALCC membership contact Tammy DiFalcoBe sure to follow the latest news on our blog or at www.alcc.com/covid

Click here to access the full PPP webinar link

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Question about face covering requirement for outdoor work Email
Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:00 AM

Recently, a member posed a question to ALCC regarding state mandates regarding face coverings. While one statement says that masks are to be worn indoors but not necessarily outdoors, the public health order states elsewhere that all essential businesses are to wear masks--with no specification regarding indoors vs. outdoors. The landscape company that approached ALCC noted that "wearing a mask in 90-degree weather is becoming hazardous to their health" and asked for our help in getting clarification regarding essential workers who work outdoors. 

In speaking with our lobbyists, who are closely following health orders and executive orders and related regulations, we received the following guidance:

Here are a few lines that would relate to the public health order for landscaping. If outside and six feet apart, masks are not required. Only when dealing directly with customers or interactions with others inside six feet and for safety reasons.
  • Maintain six-foot distancing from other employees and customers
  • Adhere to all general rules or guidance on social gathering limitations when working in the field, including in someone’s business or personal home
  • Require gloves and face coverings or masks for any in-person interactions or work being done in third-party homes or office spaces
  • Require service providers to stay home if showing any symptoms or signs of sickness or if they have had contact with a known positive case
  • Provide estimates, invoices, and other documentation electronically (no paper)
  • Seek contactless payment options (whenever possible)

Follow the latest news on our blog or at www.alcc.com/covid.

Share your ideas, resources, etc. with landscape industry peers at [email protected].

 
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