OSHA Says Face Coverings Not Considered PPE Under Its Standard

2020-12-07T11:47:26-05:00December 8th, 2020|Categories: CDC, COVID-19, OSHA|Tags: , , , , |

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not consider cloth face coverings personal protective equipment (PPE), the agency said on November 18 in an update to its frequently asked questions (FAQs) about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). OSHA revised its advice for employers following an updated scientific brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]