Your Guide To Covid-19 Manufacturing And Safety Resources

Last month, the National Association of Manufacturers conducted a survey of its member companies asking about the type of resources that would help them cope with the Covid-19 outbreak. This survey was undertaken so that NAM would know what to provide for their members during this pandemic, and how they could structure the resources to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information.

This is just one example of the opportunity for associations, alliances, memberships and companies to become not only a partner to each other, but also a support system of information for all businesses during this new age of Covid-19.

Cisco-Eagle is primed to do our part in offering correct and accurate resources for warehousing, distribution and manufacturing companies. We’ve compiled a few places for you to find the Covid-19 information. We will continue to update this page as we discover more. Each of these pages offers non-political, non-sensationalized information that is clear and updated whenever new restrictions or decisions are made.

National resources

For those looking for broad guidelines, here are some industrial resources:

• CDC guidelines for business – Think of this site as the definitive location for information that every business can use to keep their workers and environment safe. Updated daily, the CDC offers the most comprehensive and fact-based resource.
• National Association of Manufacturers – Action plans, webinars, updates on contacts with relevant government officials, videos, and more to support manufacturing during the Coronavirus crisis.
• NGA Covid-19 resources – The National Governors Association has valuable information as well, but uniquely offers a listing of all of the state Covid-19 websites in a convenient area.
• ALAN supply chain intelligence center – The American Logistics Aid Network has created an interactive map, completely free of charge, to monitor the real-time status of roads, ports and airports in disaster-impacted areas.
• WERC Covid-19 resource page – For those in warehousing, WERC offers a compilation of best practices and sites to help those in this essential industry keep employees safe and operations steady.
• OSHA Covid-19 resources – In order to maintain the safety of your employees in any facility, you want to know exactly what safety precautions to follow. Safety in the age of Covid-19 is no different, and OSHA provides the best place to stay educated.

State-level resources

While we can’t list all the state-specific resources available here, many state manufacturing associations and other organizations provide worthwhile information in a timely manner. Here we highlight a few states in our regional footprint and what they’re offering.

Chamber of Commerce Sites

• Arkansas chamber of commerce – A state resource like that of Arkansas’ chamber of commerce, providing up-to-date information for local businesses, is imperative to keep everyone on the same page and using the same strategies.
• Tennessee chamber of commerce – Another example of a statewide response, but this one offers manufacturers a chance to provide help for those who need valuable PPE equipment.

Manufacturing Associations

• Oklahoma manufacturing alliance – Manufacturing groups such as this one in Oklahoma offer a valuable resource for members to utilize when preparing their facilities for Covid-19. With contact information and links to government assistance, these alliances play a crucial role in helping all businesses within the state.
  Missouri Manufacturers Association – Covid-19 blog offers insight and links to state and federal resources.
• The Texas Manufacturing Association’s Covid-19 site highlights how another statewide entity can provide crucial information for its members, no matter which part of the state they operate in.
• San Antonio manufacturers association – This site is an example of how a local association can be useful, with real-time updates and virtual conferences for its members to participate in. The latter creates a sense of community, which only strengthens the area’s resolve.
• Tennessee Center for Industrial Services: – Advice on public relations, employee safety, plant disinfection, insurance coverage and much more.
• Manufacturers’ Association of Florida – Covid-19 Resource center. A range of business resources.
• Michigan Association of Manufacturers – Employer resources, state directives, and more.

We will continue to add locations and information as we find them. Stay safe out there.