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Balancing Workplace Illnesses and Medical/Privacy Concerns

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Managing illnesses in the workplace implicates several medical and privacy concerns that an employer must balance. What can we do to address the employee’s exposure and protect our workplace? However, managing illnesses in the workplace implicates a number of medical and privacy concerns that an employer must balance.

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Cal/OSHA Expands Employer Injury and Illness Prevention Program Requirements

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Cal/OSHA has provided guidance on COVID-19-related employee training including cough and sneeze etiquette. The California Department of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA, continues to modify rules and guidance for businesses operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cough and sneeze etiquette.

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Considerations for Workplace Reopenings

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss workplace reopenings and what employers should consider when deciding whether to end their remote work programs. Returning Remote Workers to the Workplace.

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Cal/OSHA Encourages Employers to Protect Workers from Hepatitis A Exposure

HRWatchdog

California health officials have reported that since November, at least 569 people have been infected with the hepatitis A liver disease and 17 have died. Workers can be exposed to the hepatitis A virus after coming into contact with objects, food or drinks contaminated by an infected person. Not a member?

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Recent Standards Board Rule Revisions Affect Many Businesses

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The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) recently revised Section 3203 of the General Industry Safety Orders to require supplying the employee a copy of the IIPP. Records of steps taken to implement or maintain the IIPP are not required to be provided. Fall Protection. Construction Elevators.