Clarification: Special training not required on revised standard
Clarification: Special training not required on revised standard
Since the revised bloodborne pathogens standard involves mostly administrative changes, staff training is required on the introduction of new devices only, according to officials at the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The May issue of Hospital Employee Health erroneously stated that hospitals must provide training to all employees on the provisions of the new standard. In the 90 days after the effective date of the standard (April 18), OSHA will lead an education and outreach program. Employers must simply make the new standard accessible. It could be included with the hospital’s exposure control plan, an OSHA compliance official stated.
OSHA will provide information about the revised standard on its web site (www.osha.gov), including examples of how frontline health care workers can be involved in the selection process and a sample sharps injury log. OSHA also expects to produce a video, workshops, and other materials in conjunction with federal and private agency partners.
An updated compliance directive will be released shortly, the OSHA official said.
Subscribe Now for Access
You have reached your article limit for the month. We hope you found our articles both enjoyable and insightful. For information on new subscriptions, product trials, alternative billing arrangements or group and site discounts please call 800-688-2421. We look forward to having you as a long-term member of the Relias Media community.