QuickTakes Newsletter
Jan. 15, 2021 • Volume 20, Issue 1 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.
COVID-19 Resources
- New public service announcements in English and Spanish aim to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the workplace.
- OSHA guidance provides tips to protect workers transporting and storing COVID-19 vaccines.
Coronavirus Citations
Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.
Protecting Workers from COVID-19 Hazards
OSHA has removed 628,316 workers from COVID-19 hazards during the coronavirus pandemic.
Penalty Increases
On Jan. 15, OSHA civil penalties will increase based on 2021 cost-of-living adjustments.
Injury Reporting
Specific employers must submit the required 2020 injury and illness data by March 2.
Small Business Recognized for Safety
A car wash company in Alaska was accepted into OSHA's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program after working with the On-Site Consultation Program.
Social Media
Follow @OSHA_DOL on Twitter. For more safety and health resources and information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's social media accounts:
COVID-19 Q&A
What precautions should employers in non-healthcare workplaces take to protect workers from COVID-19?
OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued workplace guidance for employers during the COVID-19 outbreak. The guidance describes how employers should develop preparedness plans and communicate those plans to protect workers through effective training.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210
www.osha.gov | 202-693-1999
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