Special Conference Call for City Leaders

COVID-19 "Freeze" & New OSHA Rules

A special statewide conference call was held Friday, November 20 that focused on helping cities meet their obligations under the state’s temporary COVID workplace policies. We were joined by Oregon OSHA Administrator Michael Wood, who explained how to meet the new infectious disease control plans to prevent workplace spread and answered listener questions.

Listen to the recording of the call 

Resources mentioned during the call:

• OSHA Temporary Rule Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks (with appendices)
• Overview Table of the Temporary Rule
• COVID-19 Infectious Disease Exposure Risk Assessment Form
• Model Policy for Notification of Employees when COVID-19 Exposure Occurs
• Oregon OSHA COVID-19 Webpage

Contact Information

Oregon OSHA
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Scott Winkels, LOC Lobbyist
swinkels@orcities.org or (503) 720-8384