Employers must follow U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines when there is a reasonable potential that workers could be exposed to the Ebola virus or an infected individual, the Washington state Department of Labor & Industries said on a new page added to its website.
L&I said it's offering free consultation services to help employers ensure they have sufficient accident prevention programs and emergency plans where Ebola might be encountered.
The agency notes that an employer would be liable for medical treatment costs for any workers who contract Ebola, as w...
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