On January 21, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order for OSHA to launch anational program to focus OSHA enforcement efforts related to Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19).

A National Emphasis Program was issued and became effective March 12, 2021. Targeted inspections began March 26, 2021. States are required to advise OSHA whether they will adopt the NEP or develop their own on May 12, 2021.

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