OSHA Training – Outline of Topics to be Covered

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What is OSHA? –  The U.S. Department of Labor oversees the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure the health and safety of America’s workers

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Safety First – Keeping patients, coworkers, visitors and yourself safe!

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The Areas Covered by OSHA

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Emergency Action

• Hazardous Chemicals

• Radiation

• OSHA Poster

• Fire and Electrical Hazards

 

Bloodborne Pathogens Standards - Practice Offices are required to have a written plan in place to deal with BBP as well as to provide annual training in the standards

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Emergency Action Plan – All practice Offices are expected to develop and implement an Emergency Action Plan to ensure every employee knows the plan and how to implement it

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Hazardous Chemicals – all offices are required to maintain a written hazard communication program and properly identify all hazardous chemicals used or stored in the office

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Radiation – offices that have X-Ray equipment must meet a number of radiation standards in order to operate and maintain this equipment, including limited exposure, proper safety garments, rooms and equipment properly labeled, etc.

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OSHA Poster – Every office must display the OSHA workplace safety poster explaining the rights to a safe work environment

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Fire and Electrical Hazards - OSHA electrical standards apply to electrical equipment and wiring in hazardous locations. If flammable gases are used the practice may need special wiring and equipment installation.