June 12, 2020 • Volume 19, Issue 10 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.
Coronavirus Response
OSHA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt testified before Congress about the agency’s efforts to protect workers during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Resources
- The latest OSHA Alerts provide recommended practices for stockroom and loading dock workers and on social distancing.
- New webpage launched for the construction industry.
Agricultural Guidance During the Pandemic
OSHA partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on COVID-19 guidance for agricultural workers.
Construction Safety
The Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet on July 1.
Partnerships Protect Workers in Texas
Alliances Promote Workplace Safety
Excavation Violations
A contractor was fined $134,937 for exposing workers to excavation hazards.
Chemical Processing Violations
A chemical manufacturer was issued $514,692 in penalties following a massive explosion and fire.
Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.
COVID-19 Q&A
During the COVID-19 pandemic, what should workers and employers to do stay safe while sheltering in place due to a tornado warning?
- Update emergency supply kits with cloth face coverings, PPE, hand sanitizers, and disinfectant wipes.
- Find safe shelter immediately, COVID-19 should not prevent you from seeking shelter.
- Do your best to practice social distancing and use a face covering when sheltering-in-place.
- Tell your supervisor if you feel sick or are have COVID-19 symptoms.
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