OSHA publishes overview of medical screening and surveillance requirements
OSHA updated the Screening and Surveillance: A Guide to OSHA Standards pocket guide that provides occupational health professionals with an overview of OSHA requirements on medical screening and surveillance. It describes what physical examinations and tests, such as chest x-rays, lung function tests and blood tests, are required to measure worker exposure to chemicals such as hexavalent chromium and benzene, and other workplace hazards such as noise and bloodborne pathogens. This quick-reference tool also points to the appropriate standards for more specifics. Copies can be ordered online
from OSHA's publications Web page.
New OSHA videos provide proper respirator fit and use guidance
OHSA has produced two new videos that feature training and guidance on respriator safety. The "Respirator Safety" video shows healthcare workers how to correctly put on and take off respirators, such as N95s. The "Difference between Respirators and Surgical Masks" video explains the particular uses for each one and how they prevent worker exposure to infections diseases. Viewers can watch both English and Spanish versions by visiting the Department of Labor's YouTube site.
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