OSHA: Many offices have sharps containers mounted to the wall, on the floor, or on the counter. What is the best location for a safe sharps disposal container to be located? Accessibility is one of the criteria that should be considered before deciding on the general location and placement. Sharps containers should be within […]
OSHA: HOT items Are there any hot surfaces or pieces of equipment in your office? If so, how do you warn employees of the potential hazard? The OSHA regulation 1910.145(d)(4) states: Caution signs should have the standard, yellow, background color; and the panel, black with yellow letters. Any letters used against the yellow background shall […]
OSHA: Hazard Assessment The first step in developing a PPE program is to determine the type of hazards in your workplace and determine which PPE is necessary for protection. Has your office done a hazard assessment in your facility? Chemical hazards pose a wide range of health and physical hazards. Agents with any of the following […]
OSHA: Orientation Checklist How long has it been since you hired a new employee? Did you cover all the basics to get them started? Or did you have endless questions from your new employee about things you forgot? Orientation checklists are a great tool to have […]
OSHA: Repeated PPE Training Your office has annual Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training, and as need to train new hires. Is there ever a need to train employees outside of these time frames? Yes, there may be a need to train your staff more often. If an employer has reason to believe that any affected […]
OSHA: Glove Types Nitrile, latex, and vinyl gloves have been sold in the market for years, and it is important to wear the right ones for the work you do. How does your facility decide which gloves should be purchased? Answer: Cost should not be the single gauge for choosing the type of glove […]
OSHA: Coo Coo for Compliance Do you remember Sonny the Cuckoo Bird? He did everything possible to hide from Cocoa Puffs, yet somehow things, people, or words would trigger him to go insane for General Mills’ cereal. What triggers for your office to go Coo Coo for Compliance? The start of a New Year triggers […]
OSHA: Laundry time You finished a procedure and your scrubs are contaminated. What else is considered contaminated laundry? How does your facility handle it? The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 1910.1030(b) says that laundry which has been soiled with blood or other potentially infectious material or may contain sharps is considered contaminated. There is a possibility of […]
OSHA: Labels, Red Bags & Warnings Have you ever wondered if you were labeling appropriately? It can be confusing but here are some pointers from OSHA. On one of OSHA’s fact sheets says labels and signs are used to communicate hazards. Warning labels must be affixed to containers of regulated waste; containers of contaminated reusable […]
OSHA: Hepatitis C Considerations When working with your last patient, recently diagnosis of Hepatitis C, he mentioned that he has never felt better since beginning treatment with Harvoni. What other thoughts about Hepatitis C come to mind? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. According to the CDC, people can become infected with Hepatitis C […]
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