Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has issued
a new alert and guidance document on COVID-19
suggesting ways for employers to minimize and manage risks to their
workforces.
Following the CDC, OSHA has now issued guidance intended to
"reduce the impact of COVID-19 outbreak conditions on
businesses, workers, customers, and the public." OSHA's
guidance, which draws heavily on information available through the
CDC, is intended to help employers plan for a potential COVID-19
outbreak in the United States. The guidance puts the burden on
employers to identify risks specific to their workplace settings
and to determine the appropriate control measures to implement.
OSHA's guidance also identifies jobs that it considers very
high or high risk, medium risk and lower risk. Very high or high
risk workers include those who interact with potentially infected
travelers from abroad, including those involved in healthcare,
travel, or waste management.
