Category COVID-19
Printers Added to Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers by Cyber Security and Infrastructure Agency
Pittsburgh, PA—Printers and packagers have been specifically included as essential workers in the updated Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce by the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Security and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) released on April 17, 2020. Printing Industries of America…
Oregon OSHA to formally begin spot-checks in ramped up effort against COVID-19
Salem) – Ramping up its enforcement activity, Oregon OSHA will begin systematically conducting spot checks to verify that employers are complying with requirements – including closures to the public – aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic. The spot checks –…
SBA Assistance Guidelines
WA State web form to clarify “essential” businesses
State launches web form to clarify “essential” businesses under COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Healthy proclamation A simple online form and comprehensive resources are available at www.coronavirus.wa.gov to answer questions from businesses and individuals about their essential/non-essential status. Camp Murray, WA – Washington state…
Oregon Three-Question Test
On the State of Oregon website there is a three question test for companies to see if they are eligible to remain open (https://govstatus.egov.com/or-covid-19). If a business is not listed as a “must close” on their list (which we are…
Mandatory posters
The Dept of Labor has just put up the links for the posters that must be posted in your workplace to give notice of the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Here are the links: Posters Employee Rights: Paid Sick…
A Note to PPI Members
PPI Members, thank you for visiting our website for important information and updates on Covid-19. We have reached out to our seven states asking that Printers and Printing be included in the “essential business” list. We need everyone to contact…
Oregon Essential Businesses Update
Printing services weren’t listed as businesses that have been asked to close. Businesses not specifically closed by executive order are asked to go to remote workplace when possible and to institute social distancing measures for manufacturers when not possible to…
Washington State Essential Business Update
From Senator Karen Keiser’s office. The “essential business” complete list is at https://coronavirus.wa.gov/whats-open-and-closed/essential-business. To clarify status, or to petition to be added to this list, please email business@mil.wa.gov. Keep safe, and thank you for writing.
