The following Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations is designed to educate employers and staff with knowledge on the prevention of coronavirus exposure (SARS-CoV-2), a virus that causes COVID-19. The landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic is always evolving, which makes maintaining a safe and healthy workplace a paramount concern. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issues regulations to address this concern. These regulations represent a shift from emergency temporary standards to a more enduring framework at preventing in COVID-19 in the workplace, marking a significant step in the state’s management of workplace safety during the pandemic. This course will delve into the details of these regulations.
What you will learn:
- Employers required to comply with COVID-19 regulations
- ATD Standard
- ATD Standard limitations
- Employee training
- Washing facility guidelines
Details
Course length: 30 minutes. CME: 0.5
Languages: American English
Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.
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Scope of Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Regulations
The Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations are designed to be comprehensive, covering a broad range of workplaces to ensure widespread protection against COVID-19. However, there are specific exceptions to these regulations that employers should be aware of. Understanding these exceptions is crucial for ensuring that your organization complies with applicable laws while implementing appropriate safety measures.
For example, if the workplace only has one employee who does not have contact with other persons, they are exempt from these regulations. Additionally, employees working from home are exempt. Lastly, employees covered by the ATD Standard are not subject to the Non-Emergency Regulations.
Educating Employers and Workers on Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Regulations
The Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations serve a critical role in prevention efforts against COVID-19 in the workplace. These regulations provide employers and their employees with detailed information on how to prevent exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Employers are required to regularly evaluate their workspaces for potential COVID-19 hazards and implement effective prevention strategies tailored to their specific work environments.
Also, employers must ensure that all employers are trained on COVID-19 prevention practices, such as PPE and social distancing.
