COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard — OSHA 1910 Subpart U

This course provides an in-depth overview of OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for healthcare settings, focusing on compliance with 1910 Subpart U. Participants will learn about workplace safety requirements, respiratory protection programs, and the incorporation of key standards to mitigate COVID-19 risks.

• OSHA 1910.502 Healthcare COVID-19 Requirements:
  Explains OSHA COVID-19 safety requirements for healthcare settings, including infection control procedures, workplace hazard assessments, employee protections, and measures designed to reduce virus transmission risks.
• OSHA 1910.504 Mini Respiratory Protection Program:
  Covers respiratory protection requirements for healthcare environments, including respirator selection, fit testing procedures, maintenance, employee training, and proper respirator use practices.
• OSHA 1910.505 Severability Provisions:
  Reviews the severability clause within the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and explains how individual provisions remain enforceable if other sections are modified or invalidated.
• OSHA 1910.509 Incorporation by Reference:
  Explains the standards, regulations, and guidance documents incorporated by reference into the ETS to support healthcare workplace compliance and employee protection efforts.
• Employer and Employee Responsibilities:
  Covers the responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining ETS compliance, including workplace safety practices, COVID-19 reporting procedures, recordkeeping requirements, and employee participation in safety protocols.
• Practical Implementation of ETS Requirements:
  Focuses on practical strategies for applying ETS requirements within healthcare facilities while promoting infection prevention, workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and ongoing employee protection.

Certificate of Completion in OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Training

OSHA 1910 Subpart U: COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard 1910.502 (Healthcare) 1910.504 (Mini Respiratory Protection Program) 1910.505 (Severability) 1910.509 (Incorporation by Reference)

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, safety officers, and facility managers responsible for COVID-19 compliance.Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying OSHA’s ETS to protect workers and patients in healthcare environments.