BLOG
US | COVID-19 | OSHA Modifies Interim COVID-19 Enforcement Plan
- #Coronavirus
- #COVID-19
- #Health & Safety
- #Inspections
- #Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- #OSHA
On May 19, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published an updated interim enforcement response plan. This updated plan will go into effect on May 26, 2020. It replaces the previous interim enforcement plan dated April 13, 2020, and will remain in effect during the public health crisis.
In geographic areas where community spread of COVID-19 has significantly decreased, OSHA will return to its inspection planning policy in effect prior to the start of the public health crisis. However, OSHA will continue to prioritize COVID-19 cases. It will use informal phone/fax investigations or rapid response investigations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources to address COVID-19 related events.
Sources:
OSHA Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 19, 2020)
Inspection Priorities
Where there is either a sustained elevated community transmission or a resurgence in community transmission, OSHA will exercise its discretion and continue prioritizing COVID-19 fatalities and imminent danger exposures for inspection. This includes:- High-risk workplaces such as hospitals and other healthcare providers treating COVID-19 patients
- Workplaces with high numbers of complaints or known COVID-19 cases
____________________
Join our LinkedIn discussion group, COVID-19 HSE Red-on-line Experts Forum, to share your experiences and best practices relative to the novel coronavirus with fellow EHS professionals and the Red-on-line team.