On December 15, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to adopt non-emergency COVID-19 prevention regulations. These regulations took effect on February 3, 2023 and will remain in effect for two years after the effective date, except for the recordkeeping subsections that will remain in effect for three years.

These regulations include some of the same requirements found in the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), as well as new provisions aimed at making it easier for employers to provide consistent protections to workers and allow for flexibility if changes are made to guidance in the future from the California Department of Public Health.

 

The County of Monterey Risk Management Division has worked closely with the Human Resources Department to help keep employees and visitors safe from COVID-19 in County facilities.  In a combined effort, the County has created the Non-Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Plan to help ensure the workplace is both safe and healthy. 

For additional information, such as Fact Sheets and FAQs, please visit the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations webpage linked below. 

 

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