OSHA announces $1,222,156 in coronavirus violations

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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Oct. 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 85 establishments for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $1,222,156.

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  • Develop risk reduction strategies to lower transmission rates of infectious disease in the workplace
  • Communicate to, and train employees on, newly implemented infectious disease policies and procedures

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