November 23: Building Operators Must Meet Additional COVID-19 Cleaning & Mask Signage Requirements

Posted on November 19, 2020

Starting Monday, November 23, employers who are also building operators must implement regular cleaning or sanitization of common areas based on the following frequencies:

At least once every 24 hours if the building is occupied less than 12 hours a day; or
At least once every 8 hours while the building is in use, if the building is occupied more than 12 hours a day

Common areas include: building lobbies, reception areas, waiting rooms, restrooms, break rooms, eating areas, smoking areas, locker rooms, bathing areas, transit lounges, conference rooms, or any other location indoors or outdoors under the employer’s control where multiple individuals may use or congregate. A common area that is closed to use due to COVID-19 does not need to be routinely cleaned.

Additionally, the Oregon Health Authority’s “Masks Required” sign should be posted in common areas where masks, face coverings, or face shields are required. This sign can be found here.

It is important that employers stay up-to-date with the many deadlines imposed by Oregon OSHA’s new rules. Details regarding other upcoming employer requirements are outlined in Barran Liebman’s previous Oregon OSHA E-Alert.

For questions about Oregon OSHA’s new COVID-19 rules or for any other questions relating to navigating COVID-19 in the workplace, contact Andrew Schpak or Daniel Walker at 503-228-0500, or at aschpak@barran.com or dwalker@barran.com.

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