Overview:
2021 workplace goals when it comes to COVID-19 has shifted with the increase of impact for Employers when it comes to testing, vaccination and litigation.
OSHA in 2020 provided guidance to Employers to open the workplace safely. However, guidance is not enforcement and many companies had no consequence if they did not follow the guidance.
This inconsistencies, put Employers and employees at risk for contracting COVID-19. 2021 has changed the focus to have OSHA be the enforcement on the safety and health factors to have employees return to work safely and provide the necessary direction for them.
Why you should Attend:
COVID-19 has impacted the world since February 2020 and currently science experts except it will get worse before it gets better. Employers have the obligation according to the OSHA act to provide a safe and hazard free workplace for employees and other stakeholders.
Employers need new direction to be able to prepare appropriately for the workplace and have their stakeholders have confidence that they are doing all that is required to ensure a safe working environment. Employers need to also ensure that they meet all the compliance directives to avoid fines, penalties and even criminal sanctions.
Areas Covered in the Session:
2021 workplace goals when it comes to COVID-19 has shifted with the increase of impact for Employers when it comes to testing, vaccination and litigation.
OSHA in 2020 provided guidance to Employers to open the workplace safely. However, guidance is not enforcement and many companies had no consequence if they did not follow the guidance.
This inconsistencies, put Employers and employees at risk for contracting COVID-19. 2021 has changed the focus to have OSHA be the enforcement on the safety and health factors to have employees return to work safely and provide the necessary direction for them.
Why you should Attend:
COVID-19 has impacted the world since February 2020 and currently science experts except it will get worse before it gets better. Employers have the obligation according to the OSHA act to provide a safe and hazard free workplace for employees and other stakeholders.
Employers need new direction to be able to prepare appropriately for the workplace and have their stakeholders have confidence that they are doing all that is required to ensure a safe working environment. Employers need to also ensure that they meet all the compliance directives to avoid fines, penalties and even criminal sanctions.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- How did the OSHA guidance in 2020 meet or not meet the needs for Employers when it came to COVID-19
- What was the impact of testing in the workplace
- How has the new Administration changed the paradigm in OSHA and how they mitigate COVID-19 in the workplace
- What COVID-Recording requirements have changed in 2021
- Understand how to make work-relatedness determinations for COVID-19 cases according to OSHA's latest guidance
- What is the best compliance practices when it comes to preparing the workplace safely during COVID-19
- Learn how safety committees are great option during COVID-19
- What are the new penalties and enforcement efforts by OSHA under the new Administration
- What are the most effective way that Employers can communicate changes to employees and stakeholders to provide confidence
Speaker
Margie Faulk, a senior level human resources and compliance professional with over 14 years of HR management and compliance experience. A current Compliance Officer/Advisor for HR Compliance Solutions, LLC. Margie has worked as an HR and Compliance advisor for major corporations and small businesses in the small, large, private, public and Non-profit sectors.Who Should Attend
- All Employers
- Business Owners
- Company Leadership
- Compliance Professionals
- Facilities Managers
- HR Professionals
- Safety Managers and Safety Committees
- Office Managers
- Managers/Supervisors
- Employers in all industries
- Small Business Owners
- Large Business Owners
