Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Resources
Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
COVID-19 Prevention Requirements
With the exception of subsection 3205(j), the COVID-19 Prevention regulations (8 CCR sections 3205, 3205.1, 3205.2, and 3205.3) will remain in effect until February 3, 2025. This means that, as of February 3, 2025, there will no longer be a specific set of regulatory requirements relating to COVID-19 prevention in the workplace. Employers will still be required to maintain a safe and healthful place of employment as required by Labor Code section 6400, and must establish, implement, and maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) as required by Title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 3203. If an employer identifies COVID-19 as a workplace hazard at their place of employment, then the employer must identify, evaluate, and correct any unsafe or unhealthy conditions, work practices, or work procedures that are associated with COVID-19.
Subsection 3205(j), which deals with reporting and recordkeeping, remains in effect until February 3, 2026. It requires that the employer keep a record of and track all COVID-19 cases with the employee's name, contact information, occupation, location where the employee worked, the date of the last day at the workplace, and the date of the positive COVID-19 test and/or COVID-19 diagnosis. These records must be retained for two years beyond the period in which the record is necessary to meet the requirements of this section. It also requires that information on COVID-19 cases be provided to the local health department with jurisdiction over the workplace, CDPH, the Division, and NIOSH immediately upon request, and when required by law.
Cal/OSHA recommends the guidance, educational materials, model programs and plans, and other resources that are provided below, be reviewed with an employer's existing procedures to ensure that workers are protected.
Cal/OSHA recommends the guidance, educational materials, model programs and plans, and other resources that are provided below, be reviewed with an employer's existing procedures to ensure that workers are protected.
The COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency standards have all be archived with the exception of the
3205(j)
, which will remain in effect until February 3, 2026.
3205(j). COVID-19 Reporting and Recordkeeping
COVID-19 Prevention Emergency and Non-Emergency Information
All archived COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards and Non-Emergency Standards Guidance, Resources, and FAQs
January 2025
Cal/OSHA
Emergency Response
Bird Flu (H5N1) Guidance and Resources
Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards and Resources
Emergency Temporary Standard on Respirable Crystalline Silica for General Industry
Worker Safety and Health in Wildfire Regions
Quick Links
File a workplace safety complaint
Obtain a free consultation
Important Cal/OSHA updates
Public records requests
OSHA Log 300 Reporting
Citation Data and Statistics
Cal/OSHA Branches & Units
Branches
Enforcement
Consultation Services
Units
Amusement Ride and Tramway
Asbestos and Carcinogen
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
Communications and Outreach
Crane
Elevator
Heat and Agriculture Coordination Program
High Hazard
Labor Enforcement Task Force
Legal and BOI
Mining and Tunneling
Pressure Vessel
Process Safety Management
Research and Standards
Other Units
Educational Materials
Cal/OSHA publications
Consultation eTools
About Cal/OSHA
Locations -
Consultation offices
Locations -
Enforcement offices
Locations -
Outreach offices
Get Cal/OSHA email notices
Cal/OSHA Jurisdiction
Career Opportunities at Cal/OSHA
Data on Cal/OSHA Staffing
Work for Cal/OSHA
Become a Cal/OSHA Attorney
Become a Cal/OSHA Inspector
Become a BOI Special Investigator
Become an Elevator Unit Inspector
Language Services at DIR
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recognizes the importance of communicating effectively with individuals, including those with limited English proficiency. DIR is making an effort to provide
meaningful services for individuals that speak languages other than English.
If you need to access information in a language other than English:
Use the Google Translate function below:
Note:
This is a service provided by Google. Google Translate cannot translate all types of documents, and may not provide an exact translation.
Contact DIR to request an interpreter over the phone:
Office Name
Topic
Phone Numbers
Cal/OSHA
Workplace Safety and Health
833-579-0927
Labor Commissioner's Office
Wages, breaks, retaliation and labor laws
833-526-4636
Division of Workers' Compensation
Benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses
1-800-736-7401
Office of the Director
Any other topic related to the Department of Industrial Relations
844-522-6734