Share this article Share this article ITASCA, Ill., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council applauds the Biden administration's bold leadership to ensure worker safety by requiring all federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or follow new testing, masking and distancing rules. As the nation's largest employer, the federal government is setting a powerful example for workplaces across the nation. The new federal policy aligns with prior NSC recommendations that employers follow CDC guidelines and take a risk-based approach based on their specific work environment to manage the safety of all workers. Employers should consistently review policies and procedures to make real-time adjustments to mitigate workers' risk — especially in light of the highly transmissible delta variant.