QuickTakes Newsletter
Mar. 12, 2021 • Volume 20, Issue 6 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.
National Emphasis Program
OSHA launched a national emphasis program to protect high-risk workers from COVID-19 hazards. The program also prioritizes employers that retaliate against workers who complain about unsafe or unhealthful conditions.
Response Plan
OSHA also updated its Interim Enforcement Response Plan to prioritize the use of on-site workplace inspections where practical.
COVID-19 Q&A
What is a national emphasis program and why does OSHA institute them?
National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) are temporary programs that focus OSHA resources on particular hazards and high-hazard industries. New and existing programs are evaluated using inspection data, injury and illness data, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports, peer-reviewed literature, analysis of inspection findings, and other information.
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