The OSHA lowdown on occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
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Blood-Borne Pathogens↗
Biomedical subjects
T J Gile
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An update on lab safety regulations.
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Communicable Disease Control↗
Creating and implementing a chemical hygiene plan.
January 31, 1991 was the deadline for laboratories to have developed and implemented their chemical hygiene plans (CHPs). OSHA may fine laboratories that do no comply--up to $2,500 per day. Managers have a responsibility to their employees to ensure a safe working environment, and the CHP is a useful tool for reducing risks and for informing employees about possible health hazards. Preparing a CHP does not have to be an arduous task--especially if you work from a model plan. This month's As We See It should help you refine (or develop) your CHP.
Costs and Cost Analysis↗
Ergonomics for the laboratory. A guide for developing appropriate procedures.
In Section 5(a)(1) "General Duty Clause," The Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces the guidelines that assist employers in preventing ergonomic disorders through sound safety and health programs. These guidelines are advisory in nature and are intended to be adapted to the needs and resources of each laboratory facility to reduce unnecessary workman's compensation claims. The Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA) prepared this guide to assist employers in developing appropriate procedures in their laboratories. Although the information in this article is compiled from sources and documents believed to be reliable, its accuracy is not guaranteed nor is any responsibility assumed or implied for any damage or loss resulting from inaccuracies or omissions. CLMA and the author are not engaged in rendering legal advice. Any legal questions should be discussed with an attorney.
Persons with Disabilities↗