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...
by oshalegal | Mar 1, 2021 | COVID-19
In response to an executive order signed by President Biden, OSHA recently issued updated COVID-19 guidance recommending that all employers adopt a formal COVID-19 prevention plan, incorporating the following activities and elements: Conducting a hazard assessment...
by oshalegal | Nov 12, 2020 | COVID-19
OSHA has continued to issue a series of alerts that contain helpful tips that employers and workers should follow to protect themselves from exposure to COVID-19 at the workplace. OSHA asserts that adequate ventilation throughout a workplace can help maintain the...
