OSHA Guides

Guidance for medical, dental, and veterinary employers on protecting pregnant employees from workplace hazards such as radiation, chemicals, and infectious agents — including practical examples like reassigning X-ray duties and adjusting tasks to maintain compliance and safety

Learn whether your healthcare practice is required to maintain a Sharps Injury Log under OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. This article explains recordkeeping exemptions for small employers and low-hazard industries, clarifies how physician and dental offices are affected, and links to key OSHA directives and resources.

This OSHA-informed safe lifting guide offers practical tips for healthcare and veterinary professionals to prevent injury when handling patients, animals, and equipment. Learn best practices, team lifting techniques, and recommended equipment to keep your workplace safe and compliant.

This guide walks you through how to properly select and document an OSHA-compliant occupational health provider for your business locations. It covers key compliance requirements, provider capabilities, urgent service needs, confidentiality standards, cost responsibilities, and staff training — all with direct OSHA regulatory references for easy application.

This case study explores how a dental office handled a minor workplace injury involving an employee's refusal for medical follow-up. It highlights the steps taken to document the incident, provide counseling, and ensure compliance with OSHA safety protocols.

This post explains OSHA's regulations regarding scrubs and PPE in healthcare settings. It clarifies that scrubs are not considered personal protective equipment (PPE) and are not subject to the same laundering requirements as PPE. The article also discusses employer responsibilities for laundering scrubs and addresses common concerns about scrubs being worn outside of healthcare facilities.

This guide explains whether dietary supplements require Safety Data Sheets (SDS), highlighting the FDA and OSHA regulations that govern these products. It covers when SDS sheets are not necessary for supplements, as well as situations where they may be required if the supplement poses a health hazard. The post also provides guidance on how to confirm whether an SDS is needed and offers helpful resources for further information.

Does your business operate in California? Familiarize yourself with Cal OSHA, explore key regulations, and find valuable resources to ensure workplace safety. 

Do you need special Department of Transportation (DOT) training for employees signing the regulated medical waste (RMW) manifest? Find out in this article.

Are handwashing sinks required at injection preparation sites? Find out in this article.