Webinar: Changes in OSHA Rules for all Oregon Workplaces Now in Effect

Tuesday, May 18th 1-2:30PM

Watch the recording!  Passcode: !7+Fpcmq

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.