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[Updated: April 6, 2020]

Understandably, we’ve been getting a lot of questions on COVID-19 lately. While there is a ton of information out there on topics like handwashing, personal protective equipment, and cleaning guidelines, there are specific questions for which finding a clear answer is more difficult. 

We created this post to be a running list of these types of questions.

According to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(i), when there is occupational exposure, the employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields or masks and eye protection, and mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, pocket masks, or other ventilation devices. Personal

To reduce the impact of COVID-19 or coronavirus outbreak conditions on business, workers, customers, and the public, it is important for employers to take steps now. Lack of planning can result in a cascade of failures as employers attempt to address challenges of COVID-19 with insufficient resources and workers who might not be adequately trained for jobs they may have to perform under pandemic conditions.

As a regulatory consulting company focusing on healthcare among other areas, we at Gamma Compliance Solutions are committed to serving as a resource for information and guidance to assist employers in protecting their employees and to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 

With the situation evolving day-by-day, government directives and recommendations are also changing frequently. It can