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Which act was enacted in 1970 to provide all employees, including clinical laboratory personnel, with a safe work environment?
Which act was enacted in 1970 to provide all employees, including clinical laboratory personnel, with a safe work environment?
- Laboratory Safety Act
- Blood-Borne Pathogen Standard
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (correct)
- Hazard Communication Standard
Which standard applies to all exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials in any occupational setting?
Which standard applies to all exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials in any occupational setting?
- Laboratory Waste Management Standard
- Blood-Borne Pathogen Standard (correct)
- Hazard Communication Standard
- Electrical Hazard Standard
Which of the following is NOT a laboratory hazard mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a laboratory hazard mentioned in the text?
- Electrical (correct)
- Biological
- Fire
- Chemical
What is the goal of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
What is the goal of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
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What are Universal Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment?
What are Universal Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment?
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Occupational Safety and Health Act
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act was enacted in 1970 to provide all employees, including clinical laboratory personnel, with a safe work environment.
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard applies to all exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials in any occupational setting.
Laboratory Hazards
- Radiation, chemicals, and biohazards are laboratory hazards.
- Fire is NOT a laboratory hazard mentioned in the text.
Goal of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
- The goal of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is to provide a safe work environment for all employees.
Universal Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment
- Universal Precautions are a set of guidelines to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens in healthcare settings.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection to prevent exposure to infectious materials.
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