NEW YORK CITY: Actors’ Equity Association has announced that David Michaels, a public health expert and former head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), will consult for the union on new health and safety standards for COVID-19. The announcement comes as some states are exploring (or, in the case of Georgia, implementing) plans to reopen some non-essential businesses, and the uncertainty around what that could mean for theatres.
“David’s expertise will be invaluable during this unprecedented time,” said executive director Mary McColl in a statement. “Ultimately, while the employers are solely responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all actors and stage managers, Equity is committed to being an industry leader to help develop model health and safety standards that will eventually allow us to reopen and maintain a safe and healthy workplace.”
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