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From the Document: In geographic areas where community spread of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] has significantly decreased, OSHA will return to the inspection planning policy that OSHA [Occupational Safety and Health Administration] relied on prior to the start of the COVID-19 health crises, as outlined in the OSHA Field Operations Manual (FOM), CPL 02-00-164, Chapter 2, when prioritizing reported events for inspections, except that: (1) OSHA will continue to prioritize COVID-19 cases;(2) OSHA will utilize non-formal phone/fax investigations or rapid response investigations in circumstances where OSHA has historically performed such inspections (e g , to address formal complaints) when necessary to assure effective and efficient use of resources to address COVID-19-related events;and (3) In all instances, the Area Director (AD) will ensure that CSHOs [Certified Safety and Health Official] utilize the appropriate precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing inspections related to COVID-19 COVID-19 (Disease);United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration;Employees--Safety measures;Public health
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