Service Name: COVID-19 WORKPLACE RESOURCES - CAL OSHA

Organization Name: CALIFORNIA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

• Description: The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, is responsible for the following: Protection and improvement of the health and safety of working men and women in California Protection and improvement of the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways Setting and enforcing standards Providing outreach, education, and assistance Issuing permits, licenses, certifications, registrations, and approvalsContact Cal/OSHA - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Contactus.html(Cal/OSHA Branches, Cal/OSHA Units, and Cal/OSHA Headquarters contact information)---------------------------------COVID-19 ResourcesCal/OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Resources - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect workers exposed to infectious diseases like the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is widespread in the community. Cal/OSHA has posted resources to help employers comply with these requirements and to provide workers information on how to protect themselves and prevent the spread of the disease.New Law Effective January 1, 2021Assembly Bill 685 (Reyes) enhances Cal/OSHA's enforcement of COVID-19 infection prevention requirements by allowing for Orders Prohibiting Use and citations for serious violations related to COVID-19 to be issued more quickly. The law also requires employers to notify all employees who were at a worksite of all potential exposures to COVID-19 and notify the local public health agency of outbreaks. COVID-19 Infection Prevention Requirements (AB 685) -Enhanced Enforcement and Employer Reporting Requirements - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/AB6852020FAQs.html Bill text - https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtmlbill_id=201920200AB685Additional Resources Guidance by Industry - Produced by Cal/OSHA, CDPH, the Governor's Office, and other state agencies - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Guidance-by-Industry.html Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/FAQs.html Educational Materials and Other Resources - Fact sheets, videos, and fillable written safety plans - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/EducationMaterials.html Webinars on COVID-19 - Webinars available for multiple industries. All webinars are free to attend and industry-specific webinars are hosted by Cal/OSHA Consultation Services - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Webinars.html Cal/OSHA Training Academy - COVID-19 infection prevention online training courses for employers and workers through the Cal/OSHA Training Academy - https://trainingacademy.dir.ca.gov/page/on-demand-training-covid19
• Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/
• Phone(s): (510) 286-7000, (510) 286-7037
• Areas Served:
  • United States
• Categories:
  • Workplace Safety Education
  • Disease Prevention Programs
  • State Government Information Services
  • COVID-19 Control