As you may have been aware, a virus is going around. Virginia has set out a set of emergency employer regulations, including employee training requirements, which became effective this past Monday.
The requirements are set out in Section 16VAC25-220 of the Virginia Administrative Code. The new regulations set forth requirements for everything from PPE to how to treat cases of COVID in your workplace. These will be in addition to any other OSHA or VOSH requirements. All employers will need to comply with these regulations, including having a plan for dealing with the infectious disease that is COVID-19.
I recommend that you read all 35 pages of regulations in their entirety and that you consult a Virginia attorney to assist you in navigating a practical plan for compliance with these somewhat vague regulations.
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