OSHA—More COVID Updates
OSHA has issued new Frequently Asked Questions addressing when an employer must report work-related cases of COVID-19. Unfortunately, the FAQs seem contrary to the 24-hour hospitalization rule. As you likely know, section 1904.39(b)(6) requires employers to report an inpatient hospitalization only if the hospital admission occurs within 24 hours of a work-related incident. Applying this to COVID, if an employee is exposed at work and then goes to the hospital within [...]