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News May 6, 2020

OSHA publishes translations of poster addressing COVID-19 in the workplace

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has translated and published its “Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus” poster in 11 additional languages, according to www.osha.gov.

Currently available in English and Spanish, the poster highlights 10 infection prevention measures every employer should implement to protect workers’ safety and health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety measures include encouraging sick workers to stay home; establishing flexible worksites and staggered work shifts; discouraging workers from using other workers’ phones, desks and other work equipment; and using Environmental Protection Agency-approved cleaning chemicals from List N or that have label claims against COVID-19.

The poster now is available for download in the following languages: Arabic; Chinese Traditional; Korean; Tagalog; Brazilian Portuguese; French Creole; Polish; Vietnamese; Chinese Simplified; Hmong; and Russian.

The additional translations are OSHA’s latest effort to educate and protect U.S. workers and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

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