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# [OSHA Reopening and Returning to Work Guidelines](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/osha-reopening-and-returning-to-work-guidelines)

 Written by [Erin Woulfe](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) | Jun 25, 2020 7:02:06 PM

*1 minute read*

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published [new guidance](https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4045.pdf) to help employers plan how to reopen their workplaces, which covers:

- How to plan a reopening
- Available OSHA assistance program
- OSHA required protections and standards in the workplace
- Answers to frequently asked questions

This supplements the White House’s [Guidelines for Opening Up America Again](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-supporting-docs/guidelines-for-opening-up-america-again.pdf) and [Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19](https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf) developed by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services. Employers should follow local timelines and phased reopening plans as they implement OSHA’s guidance. Employers should also continue to monitor federal, state, and local updates.

[Download the bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20supporting%20documents/bulletin%20-%20OSHA%20guidance.pdf) for more details.

 

**Additional Resources**

[OSHA’s coronavirus webpage](https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/)

[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)

*This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. For up to the minute information and guidance on COVID-19, please follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local health organizations.*

 

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