January 24, 2022 update to Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) FAQs to include information related to the ETS revisions that were adopted on December 16, 2021, and became effective and enforceable on January 14, 2022. FAQ: Click here
January 19, 2022 update to Cal/OSHA Employers and Workers COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Fact Sheet:Click here
January 14, 2022 updates also require revisions to employers’ written COVID-19 Prevention Plan (CPP) which Cal/OSHA requires for all employers, with some exceptions as indicated below.
Work locations with one employee who does not have contact with other persons.
Employees working exclusively from home.
Employees with occupational exposure covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases standard.
Employees teleworking from a location of the employee's choice, which is not under the control of the employer.
Cal/OSHA developed a model program to assist employers with creating their own CPP tailored to their workplace. While employers are not required to use Cal/OSHA’s model program, they are required to have a written CPP, which must be communicated to their employees. Click here to download the Model CPP updated on January 14, 2022.
Note from TPO:Please continue to follow the Cal/OSHA website for all current and updated COVID-19 employer guidance here. And if you want to learn more, register for TOMORROW's training!
