OSHA Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare: Long-Term Care Facilities Must Comply
On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), contained in 29 C.F.R. Part 1910, Subpart U, solely for healthcare employers. Therefore, beginning July 6, 2021, long-term care facilities, including skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, will need to comply with most ETS requirements. The standard addresses workplace COVID-19 hazards not covered by the General Duty Clause or ...