Staying Healthy Addressing Rights Concerning Bloodborne Pathogens
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Article Title: Staying Healthy Addressing Rights Concerning Bloodborne Pathogens
Author: Greg Garner
Word Count: 546
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All employees have the need for a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act was formatted and passed in 1970 and is designed to help workers with safety issues when exposed to dangerous substances in the workplace. This federal law mandates,� all companies who deal with blood or body fluids have measures in place to prevent dangerous exposures, clean up spills, and provide for treatment in the event of a contamination event.�
Worker�s Rights
It is the right of the employee to request OSHA to inspect the workplace for dangerous conditions and to fine employers for the lack of adequate bloodborne pathogen training classes, written actions in case of contamination and a lack of documentation procedures.
Under the OSHA Act of 1970 workers employees and workers have the rights to:
� Use all provided rights under the OSHA act without retaliation or discrimination;
� Be provided information and training concerning methods, hazards, and the OSA standards that are applicable to their workplace. Training must in a language that can be understood. In other words, if you speak Spanish all OSHA bloodborne pathogen classes must be conducted in Spanish;
� Have access to viewing test results and procedures to determine and locate dangerous substances or areas in the workplace;
� Review records of work-related infections and contaminations;
� Obtain copies of employees� own medical records.
Representatives or employees can file a complaint with OSHA and if requested can have their identities remain unknown to the employer. As specifically stated in OSHA rules, it is a direct breach of OSHA laws for an employer to demote, transfer, discriminate or fire a worker for lodging a complaint with OSHA concerning dangerous working conditions. However if a worker prefers to remain anonymous, it is their right.
OSHA Jurisdiction
Most employees who work in the United States are covered under OSHA�s jurisdiction that includes the 50 states, District of Columbia, and other U.S. holdings. There are state and local government works that may not be covered, but if they work in an OSHA approved state program they are covered under similar protections.
Those who would not be covered by OSHA regulations, including bloodborne pathologies, include the self-employed, family member of farm employers, and those industries that are regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration plus the Federal Aviation Administration and the Coast Guard.
Rules and Standards
Bloodborne pathogen rules and regulations are described a methods that employers use to protect employees from contamination. All employers must comply with the General Duty Clause of the OSHA Act that specifies that the workplace must be free of recognized hazards. This includes bloodborne pathogens.
Employer Responsibilities
The ultimate responsibility of an employer is to provide a safe workplace. If there are any safety and health questions in a workplace an employer must correct these problems within a certain specified amount of time. OSHA rules and procedures indicate that employers must lessen hazards by making changes in working environments instead of relying strictly on gloves, masks, or other personal protective equipment. To minimize risks of bloodborne pathogen contamination, bloodborne pathogen classes are considered the first step.
About The Author: For more information, please visit our Bloodborne Pathogens Course website http://www.hipaaexams.com/bloodborne-pathogens-training.asp
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Article Title: Staying Healthy Addressing Rights Concerning Bloodborne Pathogens
Author: Greg Garner
Word Count: 546
Article URL: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1838456&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet
Format: 64cpl
Contact The Author: http://www.isnare.com/eta.php?aid=1838456
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All employees have the need for a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act was formatted and passed in 1970 and is designed to help workers with safety issues when exposed to dangerous substances in the workplace. This federal law mandates,� all companies who deal with blood or body fluids have measures in place to prevent dangerous exposures, clean up spills, and provide for treatment in the event of a contamination event.�
Worker�s Rights
It is the right of the employee to request OSHA to inspect the workplace for dangerous conditions and to fine employers for the lack of adequate bloodborne pathogen training classes, written actions in case of contamination and a lack of documentation procedures.
Under the OSHA Act of 1970 workers employees and workers have the rights to:
� Use all provided rights under the OSHA act without retaliation or discrimination;
� Be provided information and training concerning methods, hazards, and the OSA standards that are applicable to their workplace. Training must in a language that can be understood. In other words, if you speak Spanish all OSHA bloodborne pathogen classes must be conducted in Spanish;
� Have access to viewing test results and procedures to determine and locate dangerous substances or areas in the workplace;
� Review records of work-related infections and contaminations;
� Obtain copies of employees� own medical records.
Representatives or employees can file a complaint with OSHA and if requested can have their identities remain unknown to the employer. As specifically stated in OSHA rules, it is a direct breach of OSHA laws for an employer to demote, transfer, discriminate or fire a worker for lodging a complaint with OSHA concerning dangerous working conditions. However if a worker prefers to remain anonymous, it is their right.
OSHA Jurisdiction
Most employees who work in the United States are covered under OSHA�s jurisdiction that includes the 50 states, District of Columbia, and other U.S. holdings. There are state and local government works that may not be covered, but if they work in an OSHA approved state program they are covered under similar protections.
Those who would not be covered by OSHA regulations, including bloodborne pathologies, include the self-employed, family member of farm employers, and those industries that are regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration plus the Federal Aviation Administration and the Coast Guard.
Rules and Standards
Bloodborne pathogen rules and regulations are described a methods that employers use to protect employees from contamination. All employers must comply with the General Duty Clause of the OSHA Act that specifies that the workplace must be free of recognized hazards. This includes bloodborne pathogens.
Employer Responsibilities
The ultimate responsibility of an employer is to provide a safe workplace. If there are any safety and health questions in a workplace an employer must correct these problems within a certain specified amount of time. OSHA rules and procedures indicate that employers must lessen hazards by making changes in working environments instead of relying strictly on gloves, masks, or other personal protective equipment. To minimize risks of bloodborne pathogen contamination, bloodborne pathogen classes are considered the first step.
About The Author: For more information, please visit our Bloodborne Pathogens Course website http://www.hipaaexams.com/bloodborne-pathogens-training.asp
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