Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Requirements for Businesses
Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect workers exposed to infectious diseases like COVID-19
Cal/OSHA implemented new COVID-19 policies for all workplaces with two or more people on-site.
Have a written COVID-19 Prevention Plan
Train employees about their plan
Maintain records of COVID-19 cases
Provide free face masks and N95s
Provide free testing when:
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An employee exhibits COVID-19 symptoms
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An employee had close contact with someone with COVID-19
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An outbreak occurs in the workplace
How Newport Labs Can Help
We make compliance easy and inexpensive, and help minimize your organization’s expenses and lost revenue due to workplace illness.
Create COVID-19 Prevention Plan
We can help you create a custom, written COVID-19 Prevention Plan for your business, including required hazard assessment forms, COVID-19 investigation forms, and COVID-19 case logs. These must be made available immediately upon request by OSHA.
Create Employee Training Materials
We can create custom, required training materials for your business along with forms documenting training of all employees in the workplace.
Supply Masks and N95s
Business must offer no-cost masks and respirators, which must be NIOSH-approved N95 devices. Test kits must be FDA authorized. Rhino will provide your business with compliant supplies at the lowest price.
Supply Tests & Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of test does Newport Labs provide?
We provide RT-PCR Molecular Assay and Rapid Antigen Covid-19 tests.
What Is PCR Testing?
Polymerase chain reaction (pcr) testing is the gold standard technology that detects minimal amounts of viral genetic material in a sample by multiplying it through a complex laboratory process called amplification
Do you utilize couriers?
Yes! Our courier network across Southern California allows for multiple pickups per day. We can accommodate any of your shipping or delivery needs.
How Accurate Are The Results?
Our Real-Time RT-PCR we offer has 100% Negative Percent Agreement, and 95% Positive Percent Agreement.
When Can I Expect My Results?
Results are generally available within 24 hours from the time samples have been received by Newport Labs.
Who pays for testing?
If you have insurance coverage, most insurance companies cover the cost of your test, the payment will be treated as a payment in full, based on current regulations under the CARES Act and FFCRA. You can also pay for the test out of pocket.
California Laboratory License: CLF-90005189
CLIA Laboratory Certification: 05D2241388