OSHA has released its first emergency temporary standard (ETS) as a result of an outbreak of the pandemic in the world. In the new standard, OSHA requires employers with 100 or more employees to mandate that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19, or else undergo weekly testing.
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard will implement this requirement. This requirement will affect over 80 million employees in the business sector with 100+ employees.
President Biden is losing his calm with those who refuse to get vaccinated. On September 9, he announced an executive order for private organizations with more than 100 workers to require mandatory vaccinations or COVID-19 testing by an Emergency Temporary Standard he has asked OSHA to issue. Legal challenges to the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard have been and will be made, however, these requirements are not law, and President Joe Biden has the power to direct OSHA to release and enforce an ETS. Any modifications or delays to the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard would likely come after the provisions go into force and could take some time. By equipping now, employers can circumvent potential penalties due to a lack of preparation.
Final Words
In summary, there are many small steps that can be taken to ensure that you are complying with OSHA emergency temporary standards, even before standards are finalized. While OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard are developed with the best of intentions, there are times when they are developed without considering all of the relevant factors, which can result in unintended consequences. Take steps now to ensure that you are ready to comply with OSHA emergency temporary standards, both current and future.
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