As California Targets June Reopening Cal/OSHA Considers Updating COVID-19 Standards | Jackson Lewis P.C.
On May 20 th, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board will consider changes to COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). The proposed changes would still require employers to have an established written COVID-19 Prevention Program (“CPP”) that covers everything from training and communication with employees to the investigation of COVID-19 cases in the workplace. However, there are notable proposed changes in the requirements for the CPP, definitions, and COVID-19 case management procedures, which will have significant impacts on California employers. Close Contact Instead of COVID-19 Expo...