Resources with keywords: workplace



Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus
OSHA
Publications: Zika Virus
OSHA
Taiwan’s science academy fined for biosafety lapses after lab worker contracts COVID-19 (NEW 4/11, Website, News)
Science
24 January 2022

A research assistant at an Academia Sinica lab fell ill in November 2021 after working with infected animals

COVID-19 Antigen Testing Biosafety Guidance (NEW 4/11, Document)
Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)

This document describes recommended biosafety practices to protect personnel and the work area from contamination with Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) when collecting and testing specimens for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using an antigen test (ex. BD VeritorTM, Quidel SofiaTM or Abbott BinaxNOW TM ).

Rapid Increase of Omicron Variant Infections in the United States: Management of Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure (NEW 12/5, Website, Regulatory)
CDC / Health Alert Network

Due to the increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant and concerns about potential impacts on the healthcare system, the CDC is updating recommendations to enhance protection for healthcare personnel, patients, and visitors, and ensure adequate staffing in healthcare facilities.

COVID-19 Diagnostics Commons (NEW 8/3, Website)
Arizona State University (ASU)

Evidence Commons is the first interactive national repository of information on COVID-19 test research.

Occupational Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard (Website, Regulatory)
OSHA
21 June 2021

Interim final rule, request for comments. OSHA is issuing an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19 in settings where people with COVID-19 are reasonably expected to be present.

Is your workplace covered by the COVID-19 Healthcare ETS? (NEW 6/18, Document, Regulatory)
OSHA
10 June 2021

Flow chart to help determine if your workplace is covered by the new Covid ETS.

COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (NEW 6/18, Website, Regulatory)
OSHA
10 June 2021

US Department of Labor’s OSHA issues emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers from the coronavirus. OSHA also releases new guidance for all industries.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Resources (NEW 5/28, Website, Regulatory)
Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

Get tip sheets and other guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

keywords: covid-19, workplace
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