In a recent report, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration listed the most frequently cited bloodborne pathogen violations in surgery centers. According to the report, OSHA has increased ...

Dental students tend to underreport exposures to bloodborne pathogens because of low-risk perception, lack of time, and excessive paperwork, according to a study conducted at the University of Pacific ...

The requirements of OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard can be found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.1030. The standard’s requirements state what employers must do to ...

Two former OSHA staffers identified the agency's most-cited violations during 25 years of enforcement (1991-2015), presenting their findings at AIHce EXP 2018. PHILADELPHIA -- Having an OSHA standard ...

The class Bloodborne Pathogens explains the nature of common bloodborne pathogens and how to handle exposure in the workplace. A bloodborne pathogen is a microorganism present in human blood that can ...

Researchers suggest there is a need for standardizing evidence-based practices into state guidelines in order to minimize provider-to-patient transmission of bloodborne pathogens, according to a study ...

“Do I really have to train physicians in bloodborne pathogens? OSHA doesn’t require them to undergo training like the rest of the practice’s staff, does it?” asked the safety officer from a large ...

This half-day workshop covers three topics: bloodborne pathogens, emergency action plans, and hazard communication. The workshop is taught by an OSHA-authorized trainer who is also a certified safety ...

This article describes how the protection motivation theory (PMT) was used to inform the production of video curriculum for a bloodborne pathogens training program for hospital nurses. Although ...

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Vacutainers are critical in fighting pathogens. Manufacturers' increased production helps address shortages, reduce contamination, and improve outcomes. NOVI, MI ...

Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are infectious microorganisms found in blood that can transmitted in a variety of ways (e.g., passing through our skin layer from a cut or stick, contact with our mucous ...