COVID-19: Safety at Work

Here are some ergonomic guidelines and resources for working at home during the COVID-19 crisis and some safety tips for returning to the office this fall.

New Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Regulations (Effective November 30, 2020)

Refer to these documents to comply with the new temporary Regulations.

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards - What Employers Need to Know
COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP)

Ergonomics at Home Office

• Employee workstation; making proper adjustments to work setup. Includes exercises to relieve neck and back tension. Ergonomic Workstation 4-page booklet
• Proper requirements for workstation design; resources and evaluation. Ergonomics-Loss Control 28-page brochure
• Home office ergonomics; correct sitting posture diagram
• Stretch-Flex for Health and Safety. Leader’s guide, includes warm up poster.
• Safety poster with standing stretches: Warm Up Before Work

Reopening after Shelter in Place

• Protect workers from Coronavirus: Statewide Industry Guidance.
• Cleaning and disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and homes. CDC Reopening Guidance.
• Posters to print and post. OSHA guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19. Free CDC coronavirus safety resources.
• Safety and health topics: Federal OSHA Coronavirus.
• Information for grocery and food retail workers: CDC guidance for food retailers.
• Guidance for food stores, restaurants, and food pick-up/delivery services during COVID-19. Best Practices
• California Department of Health: Thirty-two page "Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening"

COVID-19 Resources

• CDC Website: How to protect yourself
• Departments of Health for State and Territorial information
• Poster showing how to stop the spread of germs
• Poster describing the symptoms of COVID-19
• Frequently Asked Questions
• California Senate Bill 1159 (SB 1159) FAQ
• COVID-19 form for cases from July 6, 2020 to prior to the effective date of SB1159 (9/17/20)
• COVID-19 form for cases on or after the effective date of SB1159 (9/17/2020)