Pandemic response in the American workplace: The OSHA story

Companies across the US are emerging from restrictions prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns about employee safety and employers' obligations in the workplace loom large. Employers in every industry are revisiting and revising their health and safety training and policies to address potential COVID-19 risks. At the same time, OSHA enforcement is on the rise and even the most conscientious employer may find itself under scrutiny.

Please join Brittany Covert, Josh Henderson, Edward Lewis and Kevin Mayer as they lead a timely discussion about the pandemic response.

This webinar will cover:

• Relevant OSHA standards and guidance.
• Complaints to OSHA and enforcement efforts to date.
• Potential OSHA rule-making and the current political climate, including efforts through legislation and litigation to prompt OSHA to issue COVID-19 regulations.
• Employee testing in the workplace.
• How to properly handle employee complaints and OSHA inspections.

Speakers

Brittany Covert, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Josh Henderson, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Edward Lewis, Head of Environmental, United States, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Kevin Mayer, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP