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2. Infection prevention and control - Wikipedia

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   The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by workers to guard against blood borne pathogens if there is a reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. [19]

3. Blood-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   Blood can contain pathogens of various types, chief among which are microorganisms, like bacteria and parasites, and non-living infectious agents such as viruses. Three blood-borne pathogens in particular, all viruses, are cited as of primary concern to health workers by the CDC-NIOSH: human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. [2]

4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Wikipedia

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   The Bureau of Labor Standards of the Department of Labor has worked on some work safety issues since its creation in 1934. [4] Economic boom and associated labor turnover during World War II worsened work safety in nearly all areas of the United States economy, but after 1945 accidents again declined as long-term forces reasserted themselves. [5]

5. Taser safety issues - Wikipedia

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   U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and the bloodborne pathogen protocols should be followed when removing a Taser probe. [20] The removal process may also be addressed in an exposure control plan (ECP) in order to increase Taser probe removal safety. [20]

6. Needlestick injury - Wikipedia

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   Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention, from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Workplace Safety Standards and Regulations; NIOSH Bloodborne Infectious Diseases Topic Page; OSHA Standard – Bloodborne Pathogens Training for handling BBP; Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety ...

7. Isolation (health care) - Wikipedia

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   The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented several standards and directives applicable to protecting health care workers from the spread of infectious agents. These include bloodborne pathogens, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protections.