OSHA Vaccination & Testing Emergency Temporary Standard-Webinar Recording

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video transcript is a comprehensive summary of the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements. It covers the application of the ETS to employers with 100 or more employees, the options they have for compliance (vaccination or weekly testing/masking), and the specific requirements they must follow. These include establishing written policies, providing information on vaccines, offering paid time off for vaccination, and maintaining records of employee vaccination status. The transcript also highlights the importance of compliance with reporting and record-keeping requirements, as well as notifying OSHA of COVID-19 fatalities or hospitalizations in the workplace. Non-compliance can result in OSHA citations and penalties. The transcript acknowledges that the ETS is currently facing legal challenges and its future status is uncertain. It advises employers to seek legal counsel and take steps to ensure compliance with the ETS. The transcript provides guidance on topics such as accommodation procedures, payment for testing, face covering requirements, and preparing for OSHA inspections and complaints. Overall, the summary offers a comprehensive understanding of the key points covered in the video regarding the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency standard.

Keywords

OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard

COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 testing requirements

employers with 100 or more employees

compliance options

vaccination

weekly testing

masking

written policies

employee vaccination status

reporting requirements

record-keeping requirements