DOL Publishes Guidelines for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus

In addition to the guidance, OSHA launched a COVID-19 webpage and the Wage and Hour Division published information on common issues faced when responding to COVID-19.

By Vincent Salandro

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published "Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19" to help companies respond to possible coronavirus occurrences in the workplace. The document provides practical guidance for preventing the spread of the disease and contains information on safe work practices and appropriate personal protective equipment based on the risk level of exposure.