On April 9, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released an important update regarding the continued health, safety, and protection of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers who may have been exposed to COVID-19. In their update, they outlined the do’s and don’ts for employers and employees as they relate to COVID-19 exposures.

You may view the list by clicking here.

The update also included an Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19, which specifically calls attention to critical infrastructure workers serving in the specific capacities and functions. The guidance may apply to all critical infrastructure workers with the exception of Healthcare Providers who are covered under separate guidance.

You may view the Interim Guidance by clicking here.

TRALA strongly recommends that TRALA members implement the recommendations in the Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers, to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019, to help prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and to better protect their business.

You may view the CDC’s most current medical guidance by clicking here.