Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-emergency Standards end …

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is advising employers that most of its COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards ended this week. Cal/OSHA’s regulations took effect February 3, 2023, and remained in effect for two years, except for the reporting and recordkeeping requirements, which remain in effect until 2026.   Although there is no longer a specific set of regulatory requirements relating to COVID-19 prevention in the workplace, employers in California must still:     COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements (Title 8 Subsection 3205(j)) remain in effect until February 3, 2026. The requirements specify that the employer:  More information is available on Cal/OSHA’s webpage under Archived COVID-19 Guidance and Resources.  Employers with Questions on Requirements May Contact: InfoCons@dir.ca.gov, or call your local Cal/OSHA Consultation Office.  About Cal/OSHA  Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers who have questions or need assistance with workplace health and safety programs can call Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch at 800-963-9424.   Workers in California are protected regardless of immigration status. Workers who have questions about safety and health in the workplace can call 833-579-0927 to speak with a live bilingual Cal/OSHA representative between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Complaints about workplace safety and health hazards can be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.  Media Contact:  Communications@dir.ca.gov, (510) 286-1161  The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health,
safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with
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