Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect workers exposed to infectious diseases like the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is widespread in the community. The San Joaquin Partnership is tracking posted guidance from regulating entities and industry associations to help employers comply with these requirements.
General Workforce
- Guidance for the General Industry on Novel Coronavirus Disease – Updated Mar. 16, 2020
English - Guidance for Protecting Workers from COVID-19 tri-fold brochure – Posted Mar. 16, 2020
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Health Care Facilities
- Interim Guidance on Severe Respirator Supply Shortages – Updated Apr. 2, 2020
English - Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers at Skilled Nursing and Long-term Care Facilities – Updated Apr. 5, 2020
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Agriculture
- Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees – Posted Apr. 7, 2020
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Grocery Stores
- Infection Prevention in Grocery Stores – Posted Apr. 15, 2020
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Educational Materials and Fact Sheets
- Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Safety and Health Fact Sheet – Updated Jan. 3, 2020
English - The California Workplace Guide to Aerosol Transmissible Diseases – Updated Apr. 13, 2020
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Model Written Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Plans and Programs
- Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Model Exposure Control Plan – Posted Jan. 3, 2020
English - Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Model Laboratory Biosafety Plan – Posted Jan. 3, 2020
English - Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Referring Employer Model Written Program – Posted Jan. 3, 2020
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Other Guidance & Safety Resources
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Cal/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus
EPA Guidance: List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
CMTA Chart on cleaning protocols for a manufacturing business.
State of California: COVID-19 Supply Contracts & Equipment Donations
