Oregon OSHA has determined that the following changes to its COVID-19 Requirements for All Workplaces as describe in the Oregon Administrative rules OAR 437-001-0744. As required, Oregon OSHA will initiate rulemaking to achieve these modifications. Until that rulemaking is complete, Oregon OSHA will modify its enforcement activities so that it does not enforce any provisions of the rule, other than the requirements that are outlined below.

In a Workplace Advisory Memo issued last week, OSHA has determined that employers in general workplaces, which are defined as all workplaces other than exceptional risk workplaces, must:

1) Allow workers to voluntarily use facial coverings and provide facial coverings at no cost to workers.
2) Facilitate COVID-19 testing for workers if such testing is conducted at the employer’s direction by ensuring the employer covers the costs associated with that testing, including employee time and travel.

In addition to those requirements, employers in general workplaces should:

1) Continue to optimize the use of ventilation systems to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
2) Follow OHA, public health, or medical provider recommendations for isolation or quarantine of employees for COVID-19.
3) Provide notice to workers who have had a potential work-related exposure to COVID-19 within 24 hours.

--Staff Reports

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