Health & Safety Focus

COVID-19 OSHA Alerts

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a series of COVID-19 OSHA Alerts in English and Spanish that provide recommended practices for protecting workers in a variety of jobs and industries, among them dental practitioners, nursing home and long-term care facilities, stockroom and loading dock workers, retail pharmacies, manufacturing industry workforce, package delivery workers, and restaurants and beverage vendors offering takeout or curbside pickup, as well as guidance on social distancing at work.

How to Properly Handle a Respirator

OSHA released a new video and poster that show employers and workers how to properly wear and remove a respirator. The poster is available in 16 languages.

Guidance for Construction and Agriculture During a Pandemic

OSHA has also launched a new webpage for the construction industry and partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on COVID-19 guidance for agricultural workers.

Also see OSHA FAQs about the COVID-19 pandemic and worker safety.