As Monkeypox (MPX) continues to be an issue throughout California, Cal/OSHA issued guidance to assist in protecting employees. However, this guidance applies only to workplaces covered.
Assistant Secretary Parker's written statement, submitted to the Workforce Protections Subcommittee ahead of his live testimony, asserted that "COVID-19 has been the occupational health issue of our time," .
California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Cal/OSHA released guidance, in the form of updated FAQs and fact sheets, concerning the revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards ETS, now apply equally to employees regardless of vaccination status.
On May 7, 2022 (Yes, that was a Saturday), CalOSHA issued a Fact Sheet and updated Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) to align with, and explain, its revised Emergency Temporary.
Over the weekend, Cal/OSHA updated its Frequently Asked Questions and Fact Sheets to provide guidance for employers on the recently revised COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS)..