Despite decades of scientific evidence linking ethylene oxide to cancer and other serious health effects, OSHA’s 40-year-old exposure limits continue to leave medical sterilization and manufacturing ...

Here are six of the most frequently found hazards in medical offices, according to a publication released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 1. Bloodborne pathogens standard (29 CFR ...

A new proposal would exempt workers using filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators from mandatory medical evaluations, citing minimal physiological risk. OSHA has ...

On December 2, OSHA announced that it has resumed normal enforcement operations and is working diligently to continue its mission to ensure safe and healthy working conditions free from unlawful ...

Preparedness is on everyone's mind these days. Aside from the daily possibility of routine medical emergencies such as heart attack or workplace injury, there is additional urgency to be ready due to ...

Editor’s note: To receive the new, free Becker’s ASC-Hospital Clinical Quality & Infection Control E-Weekly, click here or e-mail rob@beckersasc.com. Here is a frequently asked question concerning ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — Agents with the Occupational ...