Proposal would add employer housing to COVID-19 safety measures
- January 18, 2024
- Posted by: Web workers
- Category: Workers Comp
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing to extend protective measures against COVID-19 for workers who rely on housing provided by employers, including as part of farming operations, the agency announced Tuesday.
The proposed measures, which follow temporary rules that are set to expire April 30, include such protocols as physical distancing, improved ventilation, face-covering requirements, and sanitation guidelines.
The proposed permanent rule will receive three virtual public hearings later this month and a comment period through April 16. Oregon OSHA said it expects to repeal the rule once it is no longer needed to address the pandemic in the context of labor housing.
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