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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance on safety protocols employees can use when wearing cloth face coverings in hot, humid 25 Sep California Authorizes Stop-Work Orders and Requires Worker Exposure Notices for COVID-19
On Sept. 17, 2020, California enacted a new law (AB 685) that authorizes the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division) to issue stop-work orders for facilities or operations that pose an imminent COVID-19 hazard to workers.
The new law also requires employers to:
- Notify workers when they have potentially been exposed to the coronavirus in the workplace; and
- Notify local public health agencies when a worksite has a COVID-19 outbreak.
09 Sep OSHA Safety Cornerstone – Third Quarter 2020
OSHA Safety Cornerstone - Third Quarter 2020 OSHA Reveals Increase in Whistleblower Complaints in the Midst of COVID-19 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, employee health and safety remains a top priority. Specifically, a key topic of concern has been whether workers who reported potential violations (e.g.,...
22 Jul OSHA Encourages Organizations to Participate in Fourth Annual Safe + Sound Week
Safe + Sound Week—an annual campaign conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other safety organizations—will take place from Aug. 10-16.
Each year, this event aims to recognize the successes of workplace safety and health programs across the country and provide additional resources to help organizations kick-start or improve upon their occupational safety and health initiatives.
Review the following guidance for further information on Safe + Sound Week and how organizations like yours can participate in this upcoming campaign.
09 Jun Agriculture Risk Insights: COVID-19 Considerations for the Agriculture Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused organizations across industry lines to reassess workplace protocols and procedures—and the agricultural sector is no exception. After all, common industry practices such as having staff work in close proximity in the fields or frequently share farm tools could easily contribute...
28 May OSHA Safety Cornerstones – Q2 2020
On May 19, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced two revised enforcement policies to ensure employers are taking action to protect their employees from COVID-19. The following is an overview of the revisions: Updated interim enforcement response plan— OSHA will return to in-person...
13 Apr OSHA Guidance on How to Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19) The novel coronavirus (officially called COVID-19) is believed to spread from person-to-person, primarily through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus is also believed to spread by people touching a surface or object and then...
10 Apr Coronavirus Recording and Reporting Under OSHA Rules
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act) requires employers to report and record work-related injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has indicated that COVID-19 infections are recordable injuries if they are work-related and they meet the Act’s recording criteria. Recording requirements...
08 Apr OSHA Eases Enforcement of Respiratory Protection Standards During N95 Shortage
In response to a shortage of disposable N95 filtering facepiece respirators caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued enforcement guidance that allows its Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) to use discretion when enforcing certain respiratory protection...
31 Mar OSHA Guidance on COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act) was enacted to regulate workplace safety and health. The Act is administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Act and its accompanying regulations identify a significant number of recognized hazards and establish safety and health...