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COVID-19: Staying Safe at Work for Employees

30 minutesENSafety TrainingOSHA General Duty Clause / CDC Workplace Guidance - Infection Control
Quick Answer

COVID-19: Staying Safe at Work for Employees is a 30-minute online course that trains employees on workplace infection control measures, personal protective equipment use, and CDC guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in work environments. It is designed for employees returning to or working in shared workplace settings and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

Respiratory illnesses remain a significant workplace safety concern, with OSHA's 2024 injury and illness data showing respiratory conditions as the most commonly reported illness category on employer 300A summaries. While the acute pandemic phase has passed, COVID-19 continues to circulate as an endemic respiratory pathogen, and employers retain their obligation under the OSHA General Duty Clause to protect workers from recognized infectious disease hazards. Employers who fail to implement reasonable infection control measures when employees are at elevated risk face potential citations with serious violation penalties up to $16,550.

This course trains your employees on the practical infection control measures found in a typical workplace infection control plan. Your team will learn how COVID-19 is transmitted, how to follow workplace screening and distancing protocols, proper hand hygiene and surface cleaning practices, correct PPE selection and use, and current CDC vaccination guidance. The course prepares employees to follow your organization's specific infection control procedures and understand their role in maintaining a safe work environment.

What You'll Learn

  • COVID-19 symptoms, transmission modes, and incubation period
  • Workplace screening procedures and entry protocols
  • Physical distancing strategies for shared work environments
  • Proper hand hygiene and high-touch surface cleaning practices
  • Selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment
  • CDC vaccination guidance and employer vaccination policies
  • What to do if you develop symptoms or test positive while employed

Who Needs This Training

  • Employees returning to shared workplace environments after remote work periods
  • Front-line workers in customer-facing or high-contact roles
  • Healthcare support staff in clinical and non-clinical settings
  • Manufacturing and warehouse workers in shared production environments
  • Office employees in open-plan or shared workspace settings
  • Supervisors responsible for enforcing workplace infection control protocols

Regulatory Background

While OSHA's COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for healthcare (issued June 2021) has expired, employers across all industries retain obligations under the OSHA General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) to provide workplaces free from recognized hazards. OSHA has issued updated guidance recommending that employers develop infection control plans, provide appropriate PPE, improve ventilation, and support vaccination efforts. The CDC continues to publish workplace-specific guidance for infection prevention. BLS data for the 2023-2024 period shows that coronavirus-related cases still account for a measurable portion of days-away-from-work illness cases, with an annualized incidence rate of 5.6 cases per 10,000 full-time workers. Employers who fail to address known infection risks may face General Duty Clause citations carrying serious violation penalties up to $16,550 per instance.

Frequently Asked Questions

OSHA's COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for healthcare has expired, and there is no current federal standard mandating COVID-19-specific training for general industry. However, OSHA's General Duty Clause still requires employers to address recognized hazards in the workplace, including infectious disease risks. OSHA guidance recommends infection control training as a component of a comprehensive workplace safety program, particularly in high-density or high-contact work environments.
Yes. The course covers CDC guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination as part of the broader infection control framework. As CDC guidance evolves, employers should supplement this training with updates reflecting the most current recommendations for their workforce and industry.
Yes. Employers can require employees to complete workplace safety training, including infection control training, as a condition of employment. This is consistent with OSHA's training requirements under the General Duty Clause and various specific standards. Employers should document training completion as part of their safety program records.
This course covers the general principles and practices found in a typical workplace infection control plan, including screening, distancing, hygiene, PPE, and vaccination. Employers should use this course as a foundation and supplement it with site-specific training covering their organization's unique protocols, reporting procedures, and return-to-work policies.
Yes. OSHA requires employers to record work-related COVID-19 cases on OSHA Forms 300 and 300A when the case meets the recording criteria under 29 CFR Part 1904 - specifically, when the case involves a positive test, is work-related as defined by the standard, and results in death, days away from work, restricted duty, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness.

Related Courses

Employers who include COVID-19 safety in their training program often pair the employee version with COVID-19: Staying Safe at Work for Employers, which covers management-level responsibilities for infection control plan development and implementation. For a complete onboarding foundation, the New Hire Safety Orientation bundle addresses the core workplace safety topics every new employee needs.

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25 - 49$21.55
50 - 99$17.50
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