by oshalegal | May 7, 2020 | COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued guidance for employers and employees working meat packaging and processing plants. This coronavirus-related guidance includes the...
by oshalegal | May 7, 2020 | COVID-19
Worker risk of occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, during an outbreak may depend on the industry type and need for contact within six feet of people who are known to have, or are suspected of having, COVID-19. OSHA has divided job...
by oshalegal | May 7, 2020 | COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed guidelines for employers and employees within the Package and Delivery Workforce (e.g., United States Delivery Service, Amazon Delivery Service) to follow to limit the spread of Covid-19 during...
by oshalegal | May 7, 2020 | COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA will be issuing a series of industry-specific alerts designed to help employers keep workers safe. If you are an employer in the retail industry (e.g. pharmacies, supermarkets, and big box stores), the following tips can help...
by oshalegal | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19
OSHA has issued interim guidance advising compliance officers to evaluate and consider an employer’s good faith efforts to comply with safety and health standards during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to COVID-19, current infection control practices may limit the...
by oshalegal | Apr 21, 2020 | COVID-19, Workers Compensation
There have been a number of recent, important updates from the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and OSHA as to how they intend to handle COVID-related cases. Notably, as set out below, it appears that many of the State governments—including Illinois—and the...
