Coronavirus Complicates OSHA Enforcement

While some federal, state, and local governments are changing enforcement priorities to lessen the enforcement burden on employers during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regulations remain in full force. The agency recently released an updated version of its guidance on protecting workplaces, called Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. Developed in conjunction with HHS, it contains recommendations regarding safe work practices and personal protective equipment based on different levels of exposure and other risk factors.