What’s Driving OSHA’s Coronavirus-Related Citations?

11/20/2020

Through Nov. 5, OSHA had issued 204 citations arising from inspections for violations relating to COVID-19, resulting in proposed penalties totaling more than $2.8 million. Violations have included failures to:

  • Implement a written respiratory protection program;
  • Provide a medical evaluation, respirator fit test, training on the proper use of a respirator and PPE;
  • Report an injury, illness, or fatality;
  • Record an injury or illness on OSHA recordkeeping forms; and
  • Comply with the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Read more here. 11/16/2020

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