Osha Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Osha and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Which BBP is not covered in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard? | View Page |
| References Panlilo AI, Cardo DM, Grohskopf LA, Heneine W, Ross, CS. Updated U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis, 2005. MMWR Recomm Rep 2005 Sep 30; 54:RR-9.The 2005 Florida Statutes, Chapters 381, 384,456. Available at www.leg.state.fl.us.MediaLab Course "HIV: Structure and Replication," Garland Pendergraph.MediaLab Course "OSHA Blodborne Pathogens," Terry Jo Gile MT(ASCP),Ma Ed. | View Page |
| Couriers and referral tests The laboratory's couriers may not transport items except those related to the testing services offered by the laboratory.
Couriers must follow all OSHA standards for the handling and transport of specimens.
The laboratory is responsible for all tests it refers to other laboratories.
Laboratory should not change CPT codes supplied by a reference laboratory without contacting the reference laboratory.
The laboratory is responsible for all tests it bills to Medicare/Medicaid even if the test was performed by a reference laboratory.
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| Utilization and other regulations Laboratories must not induce physicians to order unnecessary tests through their marketing or education activities: They must monitor the use of laboratory services by their clients. They must correct any situation where something they did caused an unnecessary increase in test utilization. Cost Reports Hospitals laboratories must ensure that information used in hospital Medicare cost reports is accurate and includes only those costs which are appropriate. Laboratories must follow all CLIA and OSHA regulations: failure to do so may result in a False Claims Act violation. | View Page |
| Occupational Exposure Standard In December of 1991, OSHA issued a standard to guard against occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.This standard, part 1910.1030 of the Code of Federal Regulations was published in the Federal Register.On November 27, 2001, OSHA published a compliance directive 2-2.69 that now includes the revisions to the original standard.These regulations are law! | View Page |
| The relevant components These are the relevant components of OSHA standard which are required for each facility: Facility must develop an Exposure control plan Preventive measures Hepatitis B vaccination Standard precautions Methods of control Engineering and work practice controls Personal protective equipment Housekeeping Labeling What to do if an exposure incident occurs | View Page |
| The Exposure Control Plan Employers must develop and implement an exposure control plan to protect employees from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.This is a document that explains how the employer will implement the OSHA standard.It also specifies what to do if an exposure occurs.The Exposure Control Plan must include an Exposure Determination which lists jobs that will or may subject workers to occupational exposures. | View Page |
| The Hepatitis B Vaccination The Hepatitis B Vaccine is one of the most important ways to prevent infection. About 90% of people who receive it get immunity.The present recombinant vaccine is made by genetically altered bakers yeast and contains no blood components. It is very safe.Side effects are minimal. Symptoms such as temporary soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or joint pain may occur but are rare.The procedure consists of three shots in the upper arm given over a six month period.The OSHA standard requires that employers provide the vaccine free of charge to you if your occupation puts you at risk. You may decline the vaccine; but you will be asked to sign a Declination Statement. | View Page |
| Standard Precautions! You cannot tell who is carrying a bloodborne pathogen. You must use Standard Precautions!This is required by the OSHA standard.Standard Precautions apply to all: BloodBody fluidsSecretions (except sweat)ExcretionsNon-intact skinMucous membranes | View Page |
| PPE and the OSHA Standard The OSHA standard requires that you use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Your employer must provide you with the appropriate PPE for you free of charge. | View Page |
| Haz-Com In 1987, OSHA issued a regulation to help control workplace exposure to chemicals. This regulation is called the Hazard Communication Standard, but is more commonly known as Haz-Com, or the Right-to-Know Law. | View Page |
| Chemical Hygiene In 1990 OSHA issued a Standard to replace Haz-Com specifically designed to: Meet the needs of laboratories with large varieties of chemicals. Mandate specific training for laboratory employees. This standard is called Chemical Hygiene (Standard # 1910.1450.) | View Page |
| Format of the Label Every chemical container is labeled by the manufacturer. The format of the label will differ from company to company. The label must contain similar types of information to meet the OSHA and DOT regulations. The label makes it easy for you to find a chemical's possible hazards. The basic steps to protect yourself against the chemical's hazards are listed on the label. | View Page |
| Relevant OSHA Standards 1987 Haz-Com Standard is designed to help control employee exposure to chemicals on the job.1990 Chemical Hygiene Standard is specifically designed to meet the needs of laboratories with large varieties of chemicals, and to require specific training for laboratory employees.1992 Formaldehyde Standard is specifically for employees that work with formaldehyde. The goal was to reduce the risk of formaldehyde overexposure by establishing safe exposure limits. | View Page |
| Respirators (continued) Respirators acceptable for use with formaldehyde are of the negative pressure type and must be face-fitted for each employee.Because of the OSHA face fit requirements, any employee using a respirators must not have facial hair.Wash your face after each respirator use to prevent skin irritation from exposure to formaldehyde in the areas of your face not protected by the respirator. | View Page |
| OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), of the federal government has mandated bloodborne pathogen training for all US workers who are at risk of exposure.
The next few slides cover a few highlights of this training. You will receive complete OSHA bloodborne pathogens training before you begin work.
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| Needlestick safety and prevention act The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act was passed by Congress in November 2000.
This law modifies the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to require that health-care institutions use only needles and other sharps which have engineering controls and design features to help prevent accidental sharps injury.
Health care institutions must update their exposure control plans to reflect these changes.
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| Prerequisites The basic laboratory skills that you will need to do a semen analysis include:
Using a microscopePerforming manual cell counts and doing calculations to determine the concentration of those cells per milliliter of fluidMeasuring volumeMeasuring pHMeasuring viabilityKnowledge of OSHA regulations for handling potentially infectious human fluids | View Page |