Vermont COVID-19 Employee Training Requirement

Pursuant to Governor Scott’s Addendum 11, all employees working in Vermont (except healthcare workers, first responders, and others already trained in infection control and personal protection/universal precautions) must complete a mandatory training on COVID-19 health and safety requirements as provided by the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Agency (VOSHA), or another training program that meets or exceeds the VOSHA-provided standard.  On Monday, April 27, VOSHA and the Vermont Department of Health released a required training and form certification. 

Steps for Compliance:

• All employees in Vermont must complete this training by May 4, 2020. 
• Until further notice, upon hire or return from furlough or temporary layoff, employees must complete this training before starting or resuming work.
• Employers must retain copies of all employees’ training completion certificates on file.

Important Links:

• VOSHA Training
• VOSHA Training Completion Certificate
• Mandatory health and safety requirements for all business operations in Vermont