| Subject: | OSHA Standard for Unsafe Phlebotomy Practices |
| Category: | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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| Published: | Thu, 7 Jul 2005 - 11:43 am |
| The StayAlert Administrator has learned that Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities that do not follow standards set forth by OSHA for needle stick safety (OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard) can be held responsible for the consequences of bloodborne pathogen exposure from accidental needle sticks. Your organization's policies for bloodborne pathogen exposure should strictly follow Occupational Safety and Health Standards Toxic and Hazardous Substances Standard 1910.1030.
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