CHEM LAB L1 -LABORATORY SAFETY Flashcards
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Main Goal of OSHA
provide all employees with a safe work environment
OSHA was enacted by
U.S. Congress in 1970
applies to all exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials in any occupational setting
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
mandates the development of an exposure control plan
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Universal Precaution and PPE
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
-decontamination and safe handling of specimen
n requirement for HBV vaccination
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals used in the workplace have been evaluated and that this hazard information is successfully transmitted to employers and their employees
Hazard Communication Standard
Toxic and Hazardous Substances regulations
Hazard Communication Standard