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There have been a number of questions regarding recording and reporting requirements for COVID-19 cases. Review the resources listed below to ensure your company is in compliance with current state and federal mandates.
Cal/OSHA
The California Department of Industrial Relations has issued a FAQ on recording and reporting requirements for COVID-19 cases. Among the questions addressed include:
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Click here to access the Cal/OSHA Recording and Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 Cases FAQ.
Federal OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued OSHA standards and directives (instructions for compliance officers) and other related information that may apply to worker exposure to COVID-19, including guidance on recording workplace exposures.
OSHA recordkeeping requirements mandate covered employers record certain work-related injuries and illnesses on their OSHA 300 log (29 CFR Part 1904). COVID-19 can be a recordable illness if a worker is infected as a result of performing their work-related duties. However, employers are only responsible for recording cases of COVID-19 if all of the following are true:
Employers should also consult OSHA's enforcement memos for recording cases of COVID-19.
Visit OSHA's Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements page for more information.
Click here to access the Federal OSHA COVID-19 Standards.
For more information, please contact Ken Cooper at kcooper@wgis.com.
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