OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OSHA
Enforces safety standards for all healthcare facilities 2 main standards Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemical Standard Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL STANDARD 1.All manufactures must provide material safety data sheets 2.Inform employees of all chemicals & hazards
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN STANDARD 1.Healthcare facilities must provide protection against infectious diseases 2.PPE’s (Personal Protective Equipment) must be worn 3.PPE’s = gloves, gown, mask &tag=mncol;lst;4 -