OSHAProposed Rule
Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
HealthcareLabor & Workplace
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Summary
OSHA is proposing new rules to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 exposure on the job. These requirements would set safety standards that hospitals and medical facilities must follow to keep their employees safe from the virus.
Key Points
- 1Healthcare employers would need to implement specific safety measures to reduce worker exposure to COVID-19, such as proper ventilation and protective equipment
- 2The rule applies to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other medical facilities where workers regularly contact patients
- 3Employers would be required to have plans for identifying COVID-19 cases and protecting vulnerable employees
- 4The public has until November 2, 2025 to submit comments on this proposed rule before OSHA makes a final decision
- 5Once finalized, employers who don't follow these rules could face penalties and fines
Key Dates
Published
August 20, 2025
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