by oshalegal | Jun 10, 2021 | COVID-19
On May 13, the CDC issued updated guidance providing that those who are fully vaccinated can resume activities — including going to work (in non-health care settings) — without wearing a mask or social distancing. On May 17, OSHA adopted the updated CDC...
by oshalegal | May 29, 2021 | COVID-19
Generally, employers have to record their employees’ adverse reactions (i.e., illness or injury) to the COVID-19 vaccine on their 300 logs if the reactions are work-related and meet one or more of the general recording criteria required by OSHA (including days away...
by oshalegal | May 14, 2021 | COVID-19
OSHA has recently provided that employers are not required to notify other employees if one of their coworkers contracts COVD-19. However, to guard themselves against potential citations, employers should still take steps to protect their employees from exposure to...
by oshalegal | May 1, 2021 | COVID-19
Workers may have concerns about being required to work during the pandemic. These worries may include issues that arise when other coworkers test positive, personal medical problems, or having a high-risk family member living at the employee’s home. Generally,...
by oshalegal | Apr 21, 2021 | COVID-19
OSHA has provided considerations for employers to take into account when conducting COVID-19 training. This training can vary depending on a worker’s job tasks, exposure risks, and the type of protocols in place to protect workers. These considerations include...
by oshalegal | Apr 13, 2021 | COVID-19
In response to an executive order signed by President Biden in January, OSHA recently launched a new national emphasis program focusing enforcement efforts on industries and employers most impacted by COVID-19. The national emphasis program puts primary emphasis on...
