Month: February 2022
Oregon Announces Plan to Lift Indoor Mask Mandates
On February 7, 2022, Oregon state officials announced that the state intends to lift its indoor mask mandate for public places and schools no later than March 31, 2022. Oregon may consider lifting the indoor mask requirement for public places other than schools earlier than…
Oregon OSHA Proposes Permanent Wildfire Smoke Rules – Public Hearings Scheduled
Oregon OSHA adopted temporary rules related to exposure of Oregon workers to wildfire smoke on August 3, 2021. The rules required employers to monitor the air quality to which their workers might be exposed and to take certain steps if the Air Quality Index (AQI)…
Oregon OSHA Proposes Permanent Heat Rules – Public Hearings Scheduled
Oregon OSHA adopted temporary rules related to exposure of Oregon workers to high ambient heat on July 8, 2021. The rules contained requirements for providing shade, water, training and other resources when Oregon workers could be exposed to temperatures in excess of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. …
