The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can now issue separate citations for each instance of an alleged high-gravity serious violation. OSHA is also encouraged to issue multiple violations instead of...more
Cal/OSHA issues guidance regarding revised standards, so employers should have more clarity on documentation of vaccination status and requirements for unvaccinated workers.
Employers must record confidential vaccination...more
Cal/OSHA’s latest proposed revisions better align with public health guidance and state reopening plans.
If proposed revisions are approved, physical distancing will no longer be required; only unvaccinated employees will...more
6/16/2021
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In response to President Biden’s January 2021 Executive Order, OSHA finally issues a proposed emergency temporary standard, albeit for the health care industry only.
Health care industry is to comply with most provisions...more
6/14/2021
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Workplace safety agencies look to public health recommendations to update their own COVID-19 guidance and standards as they relate to the impact of vaccinations.
Fully vaccinated, asymptomatic employees are no longer...more
5/19/2021
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As states reopen and employees return to work, OSHA updates its interim enforcement plan and issues revised guidance that requires all employers to investigate whether employee COVID-19 illnesses were contracted in the...more
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has provided guidance specific to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
- An employer has a duty to provide a safe workplace, free from hazards that may cause death...more