Keeping workplaces safe and healthy during the pandemic
Tips and resources for helping workers stay safe from COVID-19
Webinars on reopening
Watch our series with Portland-based attorney Chris Morgan including:
Information is changing daily. Check the Governor’s resource page and Centers for Disease Control regularly for the latest guidelines.
OSHA rule toolbox
Oregon OSHA's temporary COVID-19 rule took effect Nov. 16. Get updated information and resources to help you adhere to the requirements.
- 10 things to know about OSHA's rule | SAIF
- Watch SAIF's webinar on OSHA rule | SAIF
- Oregon OSHA Nov. 20 Q&A | Oregon OSHA Facebook
- Oregon OSHA's temporary rule | Oregon OSHA
- Q&A: Temporary Rule Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks | Oregon OSHA
- Required poster in English and Spanish | Oregon OSHA
- OHA's statewide mask requirements | OHA
- Exposure risk assessment form | Oregon OSHA
- Model policy for notification | Oregon OSHA
- Exposure risk assessment form (Spanish) | SAIF
- Infection control plan (Spanish)| SAIF
- Employee training roster (Spanish)| SAIF
- COVID-19 and Oregon OSHA | Oregon OSHA
- Virtual consultation flyer | Oregon OSHA
Mental health and well-being
These tips can help you stay mentally safe and healthy, whether you're a frontline worker or working from home.
- How's your co-worker?
- Mental health and returning to the workplace: Let's talk about it
- Research and innovation for a healthy workplace | Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences
- Employer Guide to COVID-19 | Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
- Daily activities and going out | CDC
- Coronavirus mental health and well-being | National Safety Council
- Stress among your workers? Healthy work design and well-being solutions are critical | CDC
Resources for safe operations
Here's a list of safety tips and resources for businesses that are operating during the pandemic.
- Home office ergonomics | SAIF
- Building a safe and strong Oregon | Gov. Kate Brown, State of Oregon
- Back to Work Safely | American Industrial Hygiene Association
- Employer Guide to COVID-19 | Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
- SAFER: Safe actions for employee returns | National Safety Council
- Communities, Schools, Workplaces, and Events | CDC
Personal protective equipment
PPE helps workers minimize exposure to injuries and illnesses. Find more PPE information here.
