15 May 2020 – Enhanced protective measures for seafood processing workers

Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Health, Private Sector and Businesses
Level of Jurisdiction: AK
Lead People/Agency: Governor Mike Dunleavy

Overview: Appendix 01 of Health Mandate 010 puts forth Enhanced Protective Measures for Seafood Processing Workers in Alaska.
Full details here: https://covid19.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-MANDATE-10-Appendix-01.pdf

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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Advice of EXTERNAL expert advisor or advisory committee, Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – academic, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Alaska Division of Public Health
Evidence/Justification: “In response, the CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have published interim guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers. In light of these events, and with a growing scientific understanding of the virus which causes COVID-19, the State of Alaska is directing the following Enhanced Protective Measures for Seafood Processing Workers.”