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OSHA Hazard Recognition U.S. Department of Defense/Seaman Rob Aylward (U.S. Navy) Many workers, even those who do not encounter infectious people in the course of their job duties, have similar exposure risks as the general American public during a pandemic. Other workers, including some covered on this webpage provides, are at increased risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 while on the job. What is the risk to workers in the United States? The risks from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), for workers depends on how extensively the virus spreads between people; the severity of resulting illness; pre-existing medical conditions workers may have; and the medical or other measures available to control the impact of the virus and the relative success of these measures. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides detailed information about this topic. According to the CDC , certain people, including older adults...