The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) recently launched a national online dialogue entitled “Moving Forward: Enhancing Workplace Safety & Health Preparedness in Essential Industries.

This online conversation aims to gather information on the workplace health and safety experiences of stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to learn about effective policies and practices used in essential industries during various phases of the pandemic. The ideas will inform DOL’s efforts to support industries and workers during future national emergencies.

Ideas and comments deadline is May 13, 2024.