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This section highlights various general OSHA standards and other requirements which can be applied to occupational exposure to TB. Tuberculosis is also addressed in specific OSHA regulations for recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses in general industry.
Highlights OSHA requirements and related information that may be applicable in the event of possible worker exposure to Tuberculosis. More » Control and Prevention. Discusses strategies for controlling and preventing worker exposure to Tuberculosis. More » Additional. Resources.
Question 2: What is OSHA's current interpretation with regard to CDC's new recommendation to no longer conduct serial annual tuberculosis testing of healthcare personnel without known latent tuberculosis infection (LTBl), including those working in facilities not classified as low risk?
Frequently Asked Questions on Requirements for Tuberculosis Testing Under the Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard (Title 8 Section 5199) February 27, 2023. Revisions and updates can be found at the bottom of this page.
CDC recommends all U.S. health care personnel should be screened for TB upon hire. Annual TB testing is not recommended unless there is a known exposure or ongoing transmission. State and local TB regulations may differ.
All U.S. health care personnel should be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire (i.e., preplacement). This process includes a risk assessment, symptom evaluation, and TB blood test or TB skin test.
Updated Recommendations for Tuberculosis (TB) Screening, Testing and Treatment for Health Care Personnel in the United States [2019] 5/22/19. By National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (U.S.) English. Download Document. Details: Corporate Authors: