Last updated 05/26/2020
Included below is a list of general COVID-19 resources grouped by agency and additional industry-specific COVID-19 resources grouped by industry. It is intended as a resource and is not comprehensive.
General Resources by Agency
Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA’s primary resource is the COVID-19 Safety and Health Topics Page. This page is being updated routinely and we encourage you to review it frequently. General guidance released and housed on this page includes:
- Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus Poster (Available in 13 Languages)
Enforcement Memorandums: Eight (8) memorandums related to COVID-19 are in effect and intended to be time-limited to the current public health crisis:
- NEW 05/19/2020- Revised Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of CoronavirusDisease 2019 (COVID-19), which supersedes the April 10 memo
- NEW 5/19/2020- Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for Coronavirus Disease2019 (COVID-19), which supersedes the April 13 memo
- 04/24/2020–Enforcement Guidance on Decontamination of Filtering FacepieceRespirators in Healthcare During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 04/16/2020 –Discretion in Enforcement when Considering an Employer’s Good FaithEfforts During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 04/08/2020 –Expanded Temporary Enforcement Guidance on Respiratory ProtectionFit-Testing for N95 Filtering Facepieces in All Industries During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 04/03/2020 –Enforcement Guidance for Use of Respiratory Protection EquipmentCertified under Standards of Other Countries or Jurisdictions During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- 04/03/2020 –Enforcement Guidance for Respiratory Protection and the N95 ShortageDue to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic – [1910.134 App B-1]
- 03/14/2020 –Temporary Enforcement Guidance – Healthcare Respiratory ProtectionAnnual Fit-Testing for N95 Filtering Facepieces During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
WHD’s Primary Resource is its WHD COVID-19 Official Webpage, which provides information on the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC’s primary resource is the CDC COVID-19 Official Webpage. This page is being updated routinely and we encourage you to review it frequently. Recent guidance released and housed on this page includes:
o Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers o Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
- Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
Re-opening Workplace Resources:
OSHA/State Plan:
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Cosmetology Industry Employers Re-opening Guidelines
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Gym and Fitness Centers Guidelines
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Commercial or Public Pools Guidelines
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Non-Health Employers Re-opening Guidelines
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry COVID-19 Preparedness Plan template and instructions for bars, restaurants and other services
NIOSH/CDC:
- CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
Other:
Additional Resources by Industry Sector
Healthcare Industry Resources:
OSHA/State Plans:
- Healthcare Workers and Employers
- Washington State Plans (includes section for Healthcare Employers and Workers)
NIOSH/CDC:
- Healthcare Personnel and First Responders: How to Cope with Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Transportation Industry Resources:
OSHA:
NIOSH/CDC:
Retail, Service, and Manufacturing Industry Resources:
OSHA/State Plans:
NIOSH/CDC
Construction Industry Resources:
OSHA/State Plan:
CPWR- The Center for Construction Research and Training
The General Building Contractors Association
Agriculture
OSHA/State Plan:
- Oregon/OSHA Temporary rule addressing the COVID-19 emergency in employer-provided housing, labor-intensive agricultural operations, and agricultural transportation, and related enforcement memorandum and frequently asked questions
Meatpacking and Food Processing
OSHA/NIOSH/CDC/State Plan:
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines for the Meatpacking Industry
Other Industry Resources:
OSHA/State Plans:
NIOSH/CDC:
Other Organization Resources:
National Safety Council
American Industrial Hygienist Association