OSHA issues guidance for employers on COVID-19 prevention programs
In response to President Joe Biden's directive, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued guidance for employers on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The guidance is intended to encourage you to develop and implement a comprehensive COVID-19 prevention program. It identifies the risks of exposure in workplace settings and highlights the importance of implementing control measures.
Although the guidance is advisory in nature and doesn't create any legal obligations for employers, it's a good source for understanding existing mandatory safety and health standards, and it contains useful recommendations for providing a safe workplace.
Elements of an effective prevention program
OSHA's guidance recommends several essential steps for your COVID-19 prevention program: