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  1. QuickTakes
  2. October 06, 2020

October 6, 2020 • Volume 19, Issue 17 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

OSHA QuickTakes - OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Coronavirus Guidance

OSHA issued new guidance on fit testing for tight-fitting powered air-purifying respirators during the pandemic.

Photo of a healthcare worker wearing PAPR
Photograph of N95 respirator
COVID-19 Enforcement

OSHA has issued $490,575 in fines for coronavirus violations.

Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.
Protecting Workers from COVID-19 Hazards

OSHA inspectors have removed 624,070 workers from COVID-19 hazards during the coronavirus pandemic.

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COVID-19 Recordkeeping FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions about reporting work-related cases of COVID-19.

Hurricane Response Safety

OSHA staff are providing worker safety assistance during recovery and cleanup after Hurricanes Laura and Sally.

Photo of a CSHO working after Hurricane Laura
SHARP - Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program - Consultation: An OSHA Cooperative Program
Small Business Recognized for Safety

A gaming machine manufacturing company was accepted into OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program after working with the agency’s On-Site Consultation Program.

OSHA's Alliance Program

Safety Conference
The Alliance Program Forum held a virtual meeting to exchange information on how to improve workplace safety and health.

Renewed Alliances

  • American Chemistry Council - Center for the Polyurethanes Industry
  • Georgia Adult Blood Lead Reduction Alliance
Alliance: An OSHA Cooperative Program
Partnership: An OSHA Cooperative Program
Partnership to Protect Workers

A partnership between OSHA and Brandenburg Industrial Services helped to protect workers during a demolition project.

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@OSHA_DOL updated FAQs to address misconceptions about wearing masks and cloth face coverings at work. Learn more.
COVID-19 Q&A
Question

My employer is requiring me to sign a liability waiver upon returning to work. Does this prevent me from filing a complaint about safety, health, or retaliation?

Answer

Nothing in a liability waiver prevents or precludes an employee’s right to file a complaint under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The worker continues to have the right to file a safety or health complaint, regardless of any language contained in the waiver.

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