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...
by oshalegal | Oct 29, 2020 | COVID-19
Since the start of the COVD-19 pandemic though October 8, 2020, OSHA has given out citations to 85 establishments for violations in relation to the coronavirus. As a result of this volume of citations, the amount of proposed penalties totals $1,222,156. Following...