US DOL Issues Temporary Enforcement Guidance

"Please see the 14 MAR 2020 News Release in the email chain below. The United States Department of Labor has issued new temporary guidance regarding the enforcement of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard. This guidance is aimed at ensuring healthcare workers have full access to needed N95 respiratory protection in light of anticipated shortages.

https://www.osha.gov/memos/2020-03-14/temporary-enforcement-guidance-healthcare-respiratory-protection-annual-fit

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/bulletins/2812de9

Thank you for participating in the Voluntary Protection Program."

Rich

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