OSHA Guidance to Reopen Responsibly

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires employers to comply with safety and health standards and regulations promulgated by OSHA or by a state with an OSHA-approved state plan.

Throughout the pandemic, OSHA has been committed to protecting the health and safety of America’s workers and workplaces. The agency has issued a series of industry-specific alerts designed to keep workers safe and overall guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19.

These documents contain recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards. The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content, and are intended to assist employers in reopening responsibly.

While many of the industry specific alerts have similar recommendations, especially around alleviating employee fears with communications and enhanced high-touch surface COVID-19 cleaning, OSHA has specifically engineered these worksheets to be easily consumable for each industry.

Below are highlights of the industry tips that can help your organization reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.