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When OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, first wrote an act of planned action, they came to a conclusion—individual states can choose to administer their own safety and health programs ...

Should front office and administrative staff, including receptionists, be OSHA trained?

Front office and administrative staff including receptionists must be OSHA trained.  However, if they are not exposed to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) and hazardous chemicals, they do not have to go through  Bloodborne Pathogen and

Do you want your healthcare practice to be OSHA compliant? Our guide details what to consider when ensuring your medical office complies with OSHA standards.

Are you trying to ensure your office follows federal and state safety standards? Learn more about which states have unique state OSHA plans here.

Is the front office staff allowed to wear open toe shoes in the office if they are NOT in the clinical area?

If there are safety hazards that could injure the employee working in the front office, then open-toe shoes are not allowed. Having said that, many hazards could injure an employee's toes such as falling heavy objects or accidentally hitting a table,