RECOURCES BY AGENCY
Department of Labor – OSHA
OSHAβs primary resource is the COVID-19 Safety and Health Topics Page. This page is updated routinely and we encourage you to review it frequently. General guidance on this page includes:
- Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace and Highlights (Spanish)
- Guidance by Industry
- Guidance by Topic
- Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus Poster (Available in 13 Languages)
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (Spanish)
- Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (Spanish)
- Worker Exposure Risk to COVID-19 (Spanish)
- Videos Providing Quick Safety Tips
- OSHA COVID-19 Data and Media Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (includes FAQs on cleaning and disinfection, cloth face coverings, personal protective equipment, recordkeeping, return to work, and other topics) and
- Public Service Announcements
- Safety (English (0:15) – Recording | Transcript) (Spanish (0:20) – Recording | Transcript). (July 6, 2020).
- Health (English (0:15) – Recording | Transcript) (Spanish (0:20) – Recording | Transcript). (July 6, 2020).
- Additional Considerations for Workers in Shared Housing
- Lessons Learned: Frequently Cited Standards Related to COVID-19 Inspections
- Common COVID-19 Citations: Helping Employers Better Protect Workers and Comply with OSHA Regulations
Enforcement Memorandums: Nine (9) memorandums related to COVID-19 are in effect and intended to be time-limited to the current public health crisis:
- 10/2/2020 – Temporary Enforcement Guidance β Tight-Fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) Used During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 05/19/2020 – Revised Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- 5/19/2020 – Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- 04/24/2020 – Enforcement Guidance on Decontamination of Filtering Facepiece Respirators in Healthcare During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 04/16/2020 – Discretion in Enforcement when Considering an Employer’s Good Faith Efforts During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 04/08/2020 – Expanded Temporary Enforcement Guidance on Respiratory Protection Fit-Testing for N95 Filtering Facepieces in All Industries During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 04/03/2020 – Enforcement Guidance for Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment Certified under Standards of Other Countries or Jurisdictions During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 04/03/2020 – Enforcement Guidance for Respiratory Protection and the N95 Shortage Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic – [1910.134 App B-1]
- 03/14/2020 – Temporary Enforcement Guidance – Healthcare Respiratory Protection Annual Fit-Testing for N95 Filtering Facepieces During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Department of Labor – Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
WHDβs Primary Resource is its WHD COVID-19 Official Webpage, which provides information on the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDCβs primary resource is the CDC COVID-19 Official Webpage. This page is updated routinely and we encourage you to review it frequently. Recent guidance released and housed on this page includes:
- CDC COVID-19 Guidance Documents
- COVID-19 One-Stop Shop Toolkits
- Resources for Businesses and Employers (includes guidance on reopening, also provided below)
- Toolkit for Worker Safety and Support
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- FAQs for Workplaces & Businesses
- Testing in High-Density Critical Infrastructure Workplaces and Testing in Non-Healthcare Workplaces
- Cleaning, Disinfecting, & Ventilation
- Coping with Stress for Workers
- Managing Workplace Fatigue
- Specific Industries
- Critical Infrastructure Response Planning and COVID-19 Communication Plan for Select Non-healthcare Critical Infrastructure Employers
- Preparing Small Businesses
- Cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. and COVIDView: A Weekly Surveillance Summary of U.S. COVID-19 Activity
- Interim Guidance for Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 Not in Healthcare Settings
- Contact Tracing in Non-Healthcare Workplaces
- Fact sheets for employees and employers on heat stress prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Print Resources (that may be downloaded and printed)
- When to Quarantine
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDAβs primary resource is the FDA COVID-19 Official Website. This page is updated routinely and we encourage you to review it frequently. Recent guidance related to workplace safety and health released and housed on this page includes:
RECOURCES ON REOPENING WORKPLACES
OSHA/State Plan
- Guidance on Returning to Work
- COVID-19 Guidance on Social Distancing at Work
- COVID-19 Guidance on Ventilation in the Workplace (Spanish)
- State Plans β Emergency Temporary Standards and related Regulations
- Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Resources, including access to the Emergency Temporary Standard and related resources (FAQs, Model Plans, Fact Sheet, etc.)
- Michigan Workplace Safety Guidance, including access to the Michigan Emergency Rule
- Virginia Final Permanent Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention Standard
- Oregon OSHA COVID-19 Resources, including access to the Temporary Rule Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risk
- Minnesota Emergency Executive Order 20-74, Sample Plan, and COVID-19 Preparedness Plan FAQs
- New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development Executive Order to Protect New Jerseyβs Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- New Mexico’s Emergency Temporary Standard
- Utah ETS – Face Mask Use to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
- Washington COVID-19 Resources, including access to emergency rules on Prohibited Business Activities and Additional Requirements to Protect Occupants in Temporary Worker Housing From COVID-19 exposure
- Many State Plans have issued guidelines for employers and workers in their states and some are included in this resource. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 resources, please check the stateβs webpage.
CDC/NIOSH
- Resuming Business Toolkit
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
- Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation: Ensure the Safety of Your Occupants and Building Water System and Devices
- Employer Information for Office Buildings
- Carpooling: Here are ways that you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 when carpooling, also available in Marshallese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, and Vietnamese
Other Organizations
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Back to Work Safely Resources; Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 using Engineering Controls; Employers Guide to COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection in Non-Healthcare Workplaces; Effective and Safe Practices, Guidance for Custodians, Cleaning, and Maintenance Staff
- National Safety Council (NSC) Safe Actions for Employee Returns (SAFER) and COVID-19 Webinars and Podcasts
- National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Seasonal Flu and Covid-19 Wellness Bulletin Announcement
RESOURCES ON CLOTH FACE COVERINGS & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
OSHA/State Plan/CDC
- OSHA COVID-19 Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings while Working Outdoors in Hot and Humid Conditions
- OSHA COVID-19 Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings while Working Indoors in Hot and Humid Conditions
- CDC Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 and How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering
- OSHA Seven Steps to Correctly Wear a Respirator at Work (Available in 16 Languages)
- OSHA Understanding Compliance with OSHAβs Respiratory Protection Standard During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- CDC Factors to Consider When Planning to Purchase Respirators from Another Country
- NIOSH Science Blog on Skin Irritation from Prolonged Use of Tight-Fitting Respirators
- CDC Optimize N95 Respirator and Other Respirators
- CDC/NIOSH Filtering Facepiece Respirators with an Exhalation Valve: Measurements of Filtration Efficiency to Evaluate Their Potential for Source Control
VACCINE/VACCINATIONS
HHS/CDC/FDA
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccine website
- CDC Vaccine Information for You and Your Family
- COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers and other Vaccine Communication Toolkits
- Workplace Vaccination Program
- CDC Vaccine Product Information, including information about specific vaccines – Moderna and Pfizer- BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
- CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Covid-19 Vaccine Recommendations
- FDA COVID-19 Vaccines
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Physical Security Measures Infographic
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES BY INDUSTRY SECTOR
OSHA/State Plans
- Healthcare Workers and Employers
- Washington State Plan (includes section for Healthcare Employers and Workers)
- Emergency Response Workers and Employers
- Dentistry Workers and Employers
- Retail Pharmacies (Spanish)
- Nursing homes and Long-Term Care Facilities (Spanish)
- RESPIRATORY PROTECTION GUIDANCE for the Employers of Those Working in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Other Long-Term Care Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
HHS/CDC/NIOSH
- Emergency Medical Services
- Healthcare Professionals
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Pharmacies
- Dental Settings
- Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
- Healthcare Personnel and First Responders: How to Cope with Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Optimizing Personal Protective Equipment Supplies, including during shortages
- Recorded webinar from NIOSH, OSHA, and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill on how long-term care facilities can implement respiratory protection programs.
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing Communications Toolkit for Health Departments
- HHS Healthcare Resilience Working Group (HRWG) Fact Sheet: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Preservation Planning Toolkit
- Ensuring Healthcare Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic (webinar)
Transportation – OSHA
- Package Delivery (Spanish)
- Airline Operations
- Border Protection and Transportation Security
- Solid Waste and Wastewater Management
Transportation – NIOSH/CDC
- Transit Station and fact sheets for employees and employers
- Transit Maintenance and fact sheets for employees and employers
- Fact Sheets for Paratransit operator employees and employers
- Rail Transit Operators and fact sheets for employees and employers
- Bus Transit Operators and fact sheets for employees and employers
- Airport Personnel and COVID-19
- Airline Catering Truck Drivers and Helpers
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Airline Customer Service Representatives and Gate Agents
- Mail and Parcel Delivery Drivers
- What Long-Haul Truck Drivers Need to Know about COVID-19
Retail/Service Industry – OSHA/State Plans
- COVID-19 Guidance for Stockroom and Loading Dock Workers (Spanish)
- Retail Workers (Spanish)
- Retail Workers and Employers in Critical and High Customer-Volume Environments
- In-Home Repair Services
- COVID-19 Guidance for In-Home Repair Services Poster (Spanish)
- Restaurants & Beverage Vendors Offering Takeout or Curbside Pickup (Spanish)
- COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants Resuming Dine-In Service Poster (Spanish)
- Rideshare, Taxi, Car Service (Spanish)
- Steps to Protect Automotive Service Workers from Exposure to Coronavirus (Spanish)
- Wyoming OSHA Protecting Grocery & Other Essential Workers from COVID-19
- Minnesota OSHA Protecting grocery store workers
- California/OSHA Safety AND Health Guidance COVID-19 Infection Prevention in Grocery Stores
- COVID-19 Guidance for Hair and Nail Salon Workers (Spanish)
- COVID-19 Guidance for Food Truck Workers (Spanish)
- Steps to Protect Cleaning Staff During COVID-19 (Spanish)
Retail/Service Industry – NIOSH/CDC
- Considerations for Bars and Restaurants, including CDC Restaurant and Bars Decision Tool
- Food and Grocery Pick-up and Delivery Drivers
- Rideshare, Taxi, Limo, and Other Passenger Drivers-for-Hire
- COVID-19 Employer Information for Nail Salons and What Nail Salon Employees Need to Know about COVID-19
- COVID-19 Employer Information for Banks and What Bank Employees Need to Know about COVID-19
- Limiting Workplace Violence Associated with COVID-19 Prevention Policies in Retail and Services Businesses
- Fact sheets for beauty salon and barbershop employees and employers
- Fact Sheets for hotel, resort, and lodge employees and employers
- Considerations for Food Pantries and Food Distribution Sites
Manufacturing – OSHA/NIOSH/CDC/FDA
- OSHA/CDC Interim Guidelines for Manufacturing Workers and Employers and a related presentation Review of Manufacturing Workers and Employers: Interim Guidance From the CDC and OSHA
- Manufacturing Industry Workforce (Spanish)
- Manufacturing Facility Assessment Toolkit
- Review of Manufacturing Facility Assessment Checklist and Tool
- Facility Assessment Checklist for Evaluation of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Assessment and Control Plans for Manufacturing Facilities
- Manufacturing Facilities: Key Strategies to Prevent COVID-19 Infection among Employees
- Manufacturing Employees Things You Can do in and Outside of Work to Protect Yourself and Your Coworkers from COVID-19
Construction – OSHA/State Plan/CDC
- COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce (Spanish)
- Guidance for Construction Employers and Workers
- CDC Construction COVID-19 Checklists for Employers and Employees
- California OSHA COVID-19 Infection Prevention in Construction
- Nevada OSHA COVID-19 Letter for Construction Industry
- Oregon OSHA COVID-19: Job Health, Safety Resources for Oregon Contractors
- Michigan OSHA Construction COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance
Construction – Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR)
- Guidance on COVID-19 (Spanish)
- Toolbox Talk on COVID-19 (Spanish)
- COVID-19 Construction Clearinghouse
- COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool
Construction – General Building Contractors Association
Construction – American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Agriculture – OSHA/NIOSH/CDC/State Plan/FDA
- OSHA/CDC Joint Interim Guidance for Agriculture Workers and Employers
- Agriculture Worker Safety During COVID-19 Wallet Card (Spanish)
- Preventing Farmworker Exposure to COVID-29 in Employer-Provided Vehicles (Spanish)
- Agricultural Employer Checklist for Creating a COVID-19 Assessment and Control Plan
- North Carolina DOL Guidance Alert for Farm Workers
- Oregon/OSHA Temporary rule addressing the COVID-19 emergency in employer-provided housing, labor-intensive agricultural operations, and agricultural transportation, and related enforcement memorandum and frequently asked questions
- Washington Implements New COVID-19 Safety Rules for Farmworker Housing
- California/OSHA Safety and Health Guidance COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees
- FDA New Web Page – COVID-19 Vaccination & the Food and Agriculture Sector
Meatpacking/Food Processing – OSHA/NIOSH/CDC/State Plan
- OSHA/CDC Joint Interim Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers, and related Meat and Poultry Processing Facility Assessment Toolkit
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines for the Meatpacking Industry
- 9 Steps to Reducing Worker Exposure to COVID-19 in Meat, Poultry, and Pork Processing and Packaging Facilities Poster (Available in 24 Languages)
- Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities: Key Strategies to Prevent COVID-19 Infection among Employees
- Meat and Poultry Processing Employees: Things you can do at work and at home to protect from COVID-19
- Interim Guidance from CDC and OSHA Protecting Seafood Processing Workers from COVID-19
- Checklist for Seafood Processing Worksites
- Steps to Reducing Worker Exposure to COVID-19 in Fish and Seafood Processing and Packaging Facilities (Spanish)
- Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Food Processing-Warehouse Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet
- North Carolina DOL Health and Safety Guidelines for Food Processing
- Oregon Food Processing Response Toolkit
- OSHA and FDA Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist for Human and Animal Food Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Other Industries – OSHA/NIOSH/CDC/State Plans
- Postmortem Care
- Correctional Facility operations
- Environmental Services (i.e., janitorial, cleaning services)
- OSHA Guidance to Employers to Help Protect Oil and Gas Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- NIOSH fact sheet for offshore oil and gas employees and employers
- NIOSH fact sheet for utility employees and employers
- NIOSH fact sheet for warehousing employees and employers
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