Tuesday, May 18th 1-2:30PM
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OSHA recently implemented a new rule for COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in All Oregon Workplaces that will be important for Councils, Districts and Land Trusts to understand. Key points included:
- Ventilation requirements that may necessitate some HVAC and other updates – problematic for older office buildings (Employers with 10 or more employees must attest that they are meeting the requirements by filing the information.)
- No repeal date; in fact we are understanding that a new set of rules on communicable diseases with similar requirements will be issued if these expire
- Requirements for distancing, masks and face shields (most of us already comply, but we need to know exactly what is intended)
- Transportation of multiple employees
- Written notice for removal of quarantine
- Written notice of details of leave options
- Written PPE policy for supply and a crisis management plan in place
- Written notification of COVID exposure and retention recordkeeping
- Sanitation requirements
- Infection control plan required
Jason Jantzi, Risk Management Consultant with Special Districts Association of Oregon discussed these issues as well as recent requirement changes related to wildfire smoke and heat.
