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Common Respiratory Illnesses including Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV

Common Respiratory Illnesses including Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV

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COVID-19

Quick Facts about COVID-19

Common Respiratory Illnesses including Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV

Common Respiratory Illnesses including Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV

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Influenza (Flu)

Quick Facts about Flu

Common Respiratory Illnesses including Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV

Common Respiratory Illnesses including Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 20, 2026

Kenneth M. Brown
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC
301 Bear Creek Rd.
P.O. Box 2009
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-8014

Dear Mr. Brown:

Mosquito-borne Diseases - Standards

Standards

This section highlights various OSHA standards, regulations, and documents related to protecting workers from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases that are considered work-related.

The General Duty Clause of the OSH Act requires employers to provide their workers with a safe workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Mosquito-borne Diseases - Control Prevention - General Guidance for Outdoor Workers

Mosquito-borne Diseases - Control Prevention - General Guidance for Outdoor Workers

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Control Prevention - General Guidance for Outdoor Workers

  • Apply insect repellent to uncovered skin according to manufacturer's instructions.

Mosquito-borne Diseases - Control Prevention - General Guidance for Employers

Mosquito-borne Diseases - Control Prevention - General Guidance for Employers

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Control Prevention - General Guidance for Employers

  • Follow applicable OSHA Standards related to workplace safety and health.

Mosquito-borne Diseases - Control and Prevention

Mosquito-borne Diseases - Control and Prevention

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Control and Prevention

Use Insect Repellent

Insect repellents can be very effective in preventing bites when applied thoroughly and according to manufacturer’s instructions. Types of insect repellent suitable for application on skin include: