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As of Jan. 1, 2021, Cal/OSHA's new COVID-19 reporting requirements are in effect.

Three Canadian provinces, Ontario, Québec, and British Columbia, have enacted new protocols in response to the spreading of the COVID-19 virus.

Oregon releases new compliance materials for their COVID-19 workplace safety standard.

California becomes the next state to adopt emergency workplace safety standards addressing COVID-19 exposures.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released revised guidelines on outlining a change in quarantine recommendations for anyone that comes into close contact with an infected person.

OSHA has released guidance instructing companies to consider steps to optimize building ventilation to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

OSHA has released guidance to companies on the most common OSHA violations found when inspecting companies for COVID-19 compliance and how to avoid them.

New Jersey has adopted workplace safety standards for COVID-19 through Executive Order No. 192.

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection proposes to add textiles and mattresses to the listing of wastes banned from disposal at municipal waste facilities.

Oregon OSHA has adopted a temporary safety standard for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace.