Update 04/2020 – COVID-19 as an OSHA Recordable Illness
June 25, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, adjustments are being made by everyone, and that even includes Federal OSHA. As we previously shared, OSHA had determined that some COVID-19 cases are recordable illnesses which must be entered on an employer’s OSHA 300 log. They have once again provided some clarification on this requirement, which reduces that burden […]
Update ‐ SAIF Establishes $10 Million Worker Safety Fund for COVID-19
June 25, 2021
Arthur Chang | Safety & Risk Management Specialist The State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF) has announced a newly established $10 million COVID-19 worker safety fund that “…will help pay for expenses tied to preventing the spread of coronavirus at businesses or mitigating other coronavirus-related costs.” Under the program, policyholders may request funds for: Expenses already […]
Construction Shutdown
June 25, 2021
Arthur Chang | Safety & Risk Management Specialist In the effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, areas around the country have recently called for the shutdown of non-emergency construction activities. In light of this recent development, there are some questions to help you prepare for a potential shutdown either due to a shelter-in-place order, […]
COVID-19 Update: April 17, 2020
June 25, 2021
On-Site Temperature Checks As discussion continues surrounding worker safety, employers are wondering how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within their workplaces. Ordinarily, medical exams by employers are prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) outside of a wellness plan. The World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 an international “pandemic” created special exceptions. Generally, measuring […]
Are your construction sites prepared to operate in a time with COVID-19?
June 24, 2021
Arthur Chang | Safety & Risk Management Specialist As stay-at-home orders are lifted and operations resume, businesses must prepare to operate in a world where COVID-19 exists. In preparation for the return of the workforce, measures must be put in place to protect workers from becoming infected. Contractors must also decide on how they are […]