The Federal OSHA program is not the sole source of COVID-19-related compliance obligations. Many states conduct their own OSHA programs, which are generally free to impose more rigorous standards than the federal program. (Photo: ©momius/Adobe Stock) The Federal OSHA program is not the sole source of COVID-19-related compliance obligations. Many states conduct their own OSHA programs, which are generally free to impose more rigorous standards than the federal program. (Photo: ©momius/Adobe Stock)

On June 10, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regarding COVID-19. For many employers, this long-awaited ETS proved to be a non-event because it applies only to health care delivery.

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