Cal-OSHA's New COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Standards
Monday, December 14, 2020 COVID-19 Prevention Program The new emergency COVID-19 standards require that employers create a written COVID-19 prevention program. The program may be included in the employer’s Injury and Illness Program required under Cal-OSHA, or may be a separate document. This prevention program must outline procedures for communication of the employer’s COVID-19 policies and procedures, and information regarding potential COVID-19-related events at the employer’s workplace. Employers must include procedures for: reporting possible COVID-19 symptoms, exposures,...