Page 9 - Medical

Does a carpeted surface need to be covered by a “rubber mat” to be OSHA compliant?

Is blood not an issue on the carpet? Does OSHA require a surface to be “wiped clean”?

The first question falls under the purview of OSHA’s Walking-Working Standard (Slips, Trips and Fall).

“Are California state OSHA regulations significantly different from federal OSHA regulations for healthcare? If I live in California, how do I comply with state OSHA regulations?”

While many regulations are similar between Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA as far as the healthcare and dental care

“In our operating rooms, a plume (smoke) is often produced by the use of cautery & laser.

Since it has been demonstrated that there is viable HIV and human papilloma virus (HPV) within the Plume, I have two questions: 1) how can I be sure we are in compliance with OSHA? and 2) How can I be certain our doctors and nurses are safe in our operating room?”

Have you ever wondered, who is a qualified OSHA trainer and who can administer OSHA training to your employees?

A sink is not mandated in each patient room if not feasible. In lieu of handwashing facilities, the employer must provide an appropriate hand cleanser in conjunction with paper towels or other appropriate towelettes. Following that, employees must wash their hands or any other skin immediately or as soon as feasible after removing gloves, other