Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards are a cornerstone of workplace safety in the United States, ensuring employees are protected from hazards, including exposure to bloodborne pathogens. One critical aspect of these protections is the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). This document outlines the procedures and practices employers must implement to minimize or eliminate occupational...
Introduction OSHA’s hazard communication program is a cornerstone of workplace safety, particularly in healthcare settings where employees are exposed to a variety of chemical, biological, and physical hazards. Ensuring that healthcare professionals are aware of these hazards and know how to manage them is crucial for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. This article...
In the complex world of healthcare, where enhanced compliance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations is not just mandatory but crucial for operational integrity and patient privacy, many healthcare providers find themselves overwhelmed. This is where MedSafe steps in, asserting its role as the nation’s leading partner in safety and health compliance solutions. Why Choose MedSafe...
As an employer, workplace safety should always be a priority, so staying up-to-date on OSHA regulations and ensuring that employees receive the necessary training to maintain a safe and healthy work environment is essential. Below we will review some of the key requirements for OSHA safety training: What is OSHA? The Occupational Safety and Health...
The failure to properly train employees on hazardous chemicals such as formaldehyde is the second most frequently cited violation in healthcare facilities across the US. In fact, fines as much as $112,000 have been issued by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to healthcare facilities for the failure to provide employees with the proper...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just issued new penalty adjustments that will go into effect this month, based on recent legislation that requires federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties to account for inflation. It has been more than 25 years since OSHA last adjusted their maximum penalties, therefor an increase of 78%...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has five guidelines and standards to help prevent injuries, reduce health risks, and protect both patients and employees. Below are some of the most frequently found hazards and standards for medical and dental offices: The information above includes some of the most frequently found hazards and standards in...
Written by Anne Carrie According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are nearly 385,000 sharps-related injuries that occur annually in the US healthcare industry, which is an average of 1,000 per day. A sharps injury is penetrating stab wound from a needle, scalpel, or another sharp object that may result in...
When infection control procedures are not followed, there is a risk that infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV can be transmitted. The 2003 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines provide evidence-based infection control practices relevant to the dental industry. The American Dental Association urges all dental practices to employ these infection control procedures and...
