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There are numerous health and safety issues associated with healthcare facilities, including bloodborne pathogens and biological hazards; potential chemical and drug exposures; waste anesthetic gas exposures; ergonomic hazards from lifting and repetitive tasks; laser hazards; laboratory hazards; and radioactive material and X-ray hazards. There are also many nonmedical positions in health care, including in maintenance, housekeeping, food service, laundry, and administration.


  
 
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TypeTitleDateState
Interpretations Hazards of Smoke Generated from Surgical Procedures.04/18/1996National
Interpretations OSHA coverage does not extend to home-based care for the elderly.02/21/2001National
Interpretations04/04/1995 - OSHA protocol for risk assessment in healthcare facilities.04/04/1995National
Interpretations04/16/1996 - Doctors required to wear gloves while fitting patients with contact lenses.[1910.1030]04/16/1996National
Interpretations06/14/1995 - Complaint Processing Procedures for Dental Offices.06/14/1995National
Directives07/17/2002 - OSHA's National Emphasis Program-Nursing and Personal Care Facilities SIC 8051, 8052, 805907/22/2003National
Directives08/22/1980 - STD 1-23.4 - OSHA Medical Surveillance Regulations - Genetic Testing07/16/2003National
News10 Steps to Reducing Injuries at Healthcare Facilities 11/07/2006National
Interpretations10/10/1997 - OSHA's Nursing Home Initiative.10/10/1997National
Interpretations1910.1030 - Eating and drinking in doctors' waiting rooms.08/25/1992National
Interpretations1910.1200 - Abortion clinics do not comply with OSHA regulations and guidelines.12/13/1994National
Interpretations1910.20 - Maintenance of medical records in the electronic form is acceptable to the agency.04/03/1995National
InterpretationsAcceptability of X-ray film size 16 X 17.02/16/1993National
QuizzesAccident Investigations for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesAccidents and Near Misses for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
HandoutsAccidents and Near Misses for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
QuizzesAccidents and Near Misses for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
NewsAmericans Reported to Be Getting Healthier11/27/2002National
Guidance DocumentsAnatomy of a Nursing Home with Potential Hazards National
HandoutsAnesthetics Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
HandoutsAnesthetics Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesAnesthetics Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
QuizzesAnesthetics Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesAntineoplastic Agents for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
HandoutsAntineoplastic Agents for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
QuizzesAntineoplastic Agents for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesAntineoplastic Drugs Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
HandoutsAntineoplastic Drugs Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
QuizzesAntineoplastic Drugs Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
NewsAre Healthcare Workers Protected?07/14/2009National
Questions & AnswersAs a healthcare employer, we require the mantoux skin test for new employees and for all employees annually.06/21/2005National
Trainer's OutlinesAttitude for Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
HandoutsAttitude for Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesAvain Flu for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
HandoutsAvain Flu for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
QuizzesAvain Flu for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesBack Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
HandoutsBack Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
QuizzesBack Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
HandoutsBasic Electrical Safety for Healthcare Workers (PDF) National
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