On Friday, August 13, 2021, OSHA issued an updated Guidance document regarding COVID-19 Plans and the General Duty Clause. OSHA has now adopted CDC’s July 27th Protocol in which Fully Vaccinated employees must wear masks...more
An alarm bell has sounded for healthcare facilities as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues two Willful COVID-19 Citations with nearly $300,000 in proposed penalties.
On August 4th, OSHA...more
8/10/2021
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Workplace Safety
OSHA is under pressure from both House-passed legislation requiring OSHA to issue a Temporary Emergency Standard on COVID-19, and a new Union lawsuit against OSHA to force that issuance. Against that backdrop, OSHA continues...more
Complaints OSHA has received from workers include the lack of available PPE, such as respirators, gloves and gowns, lack of training on appropriate standards, and possible COVID-19 illnesses in the workplace. Another concern...more