July 31, 2020 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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July 31, 2020 • Volume 19, Issue 13 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Coronavirus Response

U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia addressed economic re-opening and workplace safety during a visit to Florida.

Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia in Florida

COVID-19 Enforcement

A nursing facility company faces $40,482 in penalties for failing to fully implement respiratory programs to protect workers from coronavirus.

Pandemic Resources

A wallet card for agricultural workers provides information on staying safe and reporting workplace hazards.

If you have concerns about your safety and health during COVID-19, OSHA can help - osha.gov/worker

Beryllium Standard

OSHA issued its final beryllium standard for general industry.

Water. Rest. Shade.

OSHA reminds employers of their duty to protect workers from the risks and dangers of heat exposure.

Small Business Reduces Injuries and Costs

A foundry collaborated with OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program to lower injury rates, and workers’ compensation premiums and claims.

OSHA Safety Partnerships

Flintco LLC – Office Building Construction Project
LF Driscoll – University Construction Project

Partnership - An OSHA Cooperative Program

Settlement Agreement

A manufacturer agreed to correct workplace hazards and pay penalties after an OSHA investigation and litigation.

Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.

Whistleblower Protection

OSHA ordered a trucking company to reinstate an employee terminated for refusing to drive an overweight vehicle.

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:

ICYMI:
@OSHA_DOL issued public service announcements and billboards to inform workers about their right to a safe workplace amid #COVID19

COVID-19 Q&A

Is an employer required to notify other employees if a worker gets COVID-19 or tests positive for COVID-19?

Employers must take appropriate steps to protect other workers from exposure in the workplace. These steps might include specific actions as a result of a confirmed case, such as cleaning and disinfecting the work environment, notifying other workers to monitor themselves for signs/symptoms of COVID-19, or implementing a screening program in the workplace. OSHA does not require employers to notify other employees if one of their coworkers gets COVID-19.

The CDC Guidance on Business and Employers recommends employers determine which employees may have been exposed to the virus and inform employees of their possible exposure while maintaining confidentiality.