Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) develops and enforces occupational health standards for public employees, and encourages employers and employees to improve their working environment.
OSHA COVID Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in effect 6/21/2021. The ETS is aimed at protecting workers facing the highest COVID-19 hazards—those working in healthcare settings where suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients are treated. This includes employees in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities; emergency responders; home healthcare workers; and employees in ambulatory care facilities where suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients are treated. OSHA Resources
COVID-19 Restart and Recovery for NJ Public Schools: For all inquiries regarding Restart and Recovery Plans which address COVID-19 policies for New Jersey Public Schools, please contact your school district or the New Jersey Department of Education at doecovid@doe.nj.gov.
Update on Respirators: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified certain N95 respirators from China may not provide adequate respiratory protection. As a result, FDA has revised and reissued the April 3, 2020, Emergency Use Authorization (EUA):