COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS

 

 

 

OSHA’s COVID-19 Webpages

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/

Overview – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/#covid19_overview

News & Updates – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/news_updates.html

Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace – https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/safework

 Highlights (Spanish)

 Hazard Recognition – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/hazardrecognition.html

 Standards – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/standards.html

 Medical Information – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/medicalinformation.html

 Control & Prevention – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html

 Background – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/background.html

 Additional Resources – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/additional_resources.html

Construction Work – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/construction.html

Frequently Asked Questions – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/covid-19-faq.html

HIOSH’s COVID-19 Webpage

https://labor.hawaii.gov/hiosh/main/covid-19/

State of Hawaii, Department of Labor & Industrial Relations’ (DLIR) COVID-19 Webpage

https://labor.hawaii.gov/covid-19-labor-faqs/

COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

OSHA COVID-19 ETS Webpage – https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/ets

HIOSH ETS Adoption Webpage – https://labor.hawaii.gov/hiosh/hiosh-news/hiosh-to-adopt-emergency-temporary-standard-for-healthcare/

Inspection Procedures for the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard – DIR 2021-02 (CPL 02) – https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/directives/DIR_2021-02_CPL_02.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions – https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/ets/faqs

OSHA Publications

Guidance for Specific Industries

Videos

Other Resources

OSHA Enforcement Guidance Documents

Employer Responsibilities

Per Chapters 12-60-2(b)(2) and 12-110-2(b)(2), HAR, employers in the State of Hawaii are required to provide safe and healthful working conditions for their employees. In regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, this may include conducting a Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) per 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1); providing and requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); sanitization (personal and work environment); practicing social distancing; crowd control; utilizing physical barriers; requiring customers to wear face coverings; utilizing other engineering, administrative, and work practice controls; etc.

Employer Assistance

The HIOSH Consultation & Training Branch offers free and confidential occupational safety and health services to businesses in Hawaii. Our consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. Our Consultants work with employers to identify workplace hazards, provide advice for compliance with OSHA/HIOSH standards, and assist in establishing and improving safety and health programs.

 

If you have questions or need assistance regarding COVID-19 and the workplace or occupational safety and health, please contact the HIOSH Consultation & Training Branch at (808) 586-9100 or [email protected].

Calling from the Neighbor Islands (Toll Free Access Number).

Wait for the dial tone after the prompts from the voice operator. Dial 69100 followed by the # sign.

Kauai: 274-3141

Maui: 984-2400

Hawaii: 974-400

Molokai/Lanai: 1-800-468-4644

 

Updated 7/27/2021

 

A PDF VERSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILBALE FOR YOUR USE HERE: COVID-19 OSHA HIOSH Information Resources – Employer