Brenner: As we learn more about COVID-19 and the effectiveness of vaccines, it's natural for guidance to change. In order to stay on top of these changes, employers should do a number of things:

Figure out who your federal, state, and local environment, health and safety (EHS) representatives are. Some state and local EHS agencies offer free consultation services to small businesses.
Appoint a safety manager at your company who is solely responsible for workplace safety and keeping track of the changing local, state, and federal EHS regulations and CDC guidelines. They should sign up for OSHA newsletters and keep an eye on the news for updated guidance.
Software can be a life-saver when it comes to EHS compliance. EHS software makes it much easier to keep track of changing regulations, log workplace incidents and inspections, and keep track of COVID-19 safety training.
Implement a culture of safety at your company. Companies that proactively put safety first and weave safety into their core values and everything they do are more likely to take the steps needed to comply with changing COVID-19 guidance (and stay out of trouble with OSHA).

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