On December 6, 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgated the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. This standard is designed to protect approximately 5.6 million workers from the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Hepatitis B Virus.

The Act directed OSHA to revise its Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030). OSHA published the revised standard in the Federal Register on January 18, 2001; it took effect on April 18, 2001. The agency implemented a 90-day outreach and education effort for both OSHA staff and the regulated public before beginning enforcement of the new requirements. See similar questions...

OSHA's Office of Information and Consumer Affairs (OICA) has developed brochures, factsheets, and a videotape on the standard. Single copies of the brochure and factsheets can be obtained by writing OSHA Publications, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N3101, Washington, DC 20210 or by calling (202) 219-8148 the videotape is available through the National Audio Visual Center and the number is (301) 763-1896. See similar questions...

Yes, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers human cell lines applicable to the bloodborne pathogen standard. Human cell lines at the College are treated at least at Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL2). The following Frequently Asked Question regarding human cell line biosafety from ATCC provides additional insight. See similar questions...

Examples of health care professionals include infection control practitioners, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Non-health care professionals include industrial hygienists, epidemiologists or professional trainers, provided that they can demonstrate evidence of specialized training in the area of bloodborne pathogens. See similar questions...

The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) applies to five distinct groups of employers and their employees. This includes any employees who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances -- including hazardous waste -- and who are engaged in one of the following operations as specified by 1910.120(a)(1)(i-v) and 1926. See similar questions...

The OSHA standard applies to all employees who may have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Occupational exposure is defined as "reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or OPIM that may result from the performance of the employee's duties. Blood is defined as human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood. See similar questions...

CFR1910.134 29 is the Department of Labor. CFR means Code of Federal Regulation. 1910 is the OSHA section. 134 is the Respiratory Protection section. See similar questions...

Yes the 88VX Series Abrasive Blasting Respirator has been approved for this application. Reference: . August 30, 1995 OSHA Interpretation Letter See similar questions...

Pathogens are disease causing bacteria and organisms. The three human pathogens that are tested at Johnson's Acres include Listeria Monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Ecoli 0157. To date, not one of these pathogens have ever been detected by any test from Warren Analytical for Johnson's Acres. In summary, it has been theorized that the combination of grass feeding, no antibiotics used, no hormones, and low levels of grain used in diet cause a change in the cows immune system and rumen. See similar questions...

OSHA has discussed a standard that would cover manufacturing operations, manual handling operations, and keyboarding operations. Much controversy surrounds the inclusion of keyboarding operations. Many stakeholders would prefer compliance with a federal standard than being forced to deal with at federal and individual state standards. OSHA is in the final stages of reviewing the palm-sized cards designed to publicize the hazards of heat stress. See similar questions...

OSHA is an acronym for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration . OSHA is a department of the federal government that is responsible for enforcing a vast number of regulations, which are primarily oriented toward safe working conditions. Many small business owners are unaware of the extent of OSHA regulations and what they need to do to comply. From time to time, SBDC's around the state of Pennsylvania host courses related to OSHA compliance. See similar questions...

No. Ergonomic issues for most industries are generally addressed under the General Duty Clause. OSHA has developed some industry specific and task specific guidelines to reduce and prevent workplace ergonomic injuries. These voluntary guidelines are a major part of OSHA's new four-pronged approach to ergonomics. The voluntary guidelines currently in place are for the poultry processing industry, the retail grocery industry, nursing homes, and meatpacking plants. See similar questions...

On August 30, 1996, OSHA issued revised standards for scaffolds. The revised standard, known as "Safety Standards for Scaffolds Used in the Construction Industry," is found in Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926, Subpart L. The final rule updates the existing construction scaffold standards in Subpart L. See similar questions...

CDC's recommendations for preventing transmission of MRSA / VRE in hospitals consist of standard precautions, which should be used for all patient care. In addition, CDC recommends contact precautions when the facility (based on national or local regulations) deems the multidrug-resistant microorganism to be of special clinical and epidemiologic significance. See similar questions...

Pathogens are diseases. Plants, just like humans, are subject to soil born bacterial and fungal diseases in all stages of growth, from newly germinating seedlings to mature plants. Back to Top See similar questions...