As of Monday, September 21, the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) is offering free review of and advice on companies COVID-19 safety protocols where a cluster, i.e., two or more, of employees has come down with the illness. DLS does so remotely via telephone and email. The DLS will review all existing COVID safety protocols implemented by a company and make suggestions on how to optimize same, among other things.
The contact number to request such services is: 508-616-0461, ext. 9488.
This is a great opportunity for companies to ensure that their COVID safety standards are efficacious and meet state and federal requirements for a safe workplace during this unprecedented pandemic.