Abstract
As with any regulation, the OSHA bloodborne pathogens rule contains gray areas, particularly for mixed plants that must implement plantwide healthcare exposure controls when only a portion of the work is regulated. Hand-washing chambers and material handling systems offer partial solutions for reducing employees' exposure to pathogens that may be present in soiled laundry.
MeSH terms
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Blood
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Communicable Diseases / transmission*
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Facility Design and Construction
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Hand Disinfection
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Humans
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Industry / legislation & jurisprudence
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Infection Control / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Infection Control / methods
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Laundering / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Laundering / organization & administration
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Occupational Exposure / legislation & jurisprudence*
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United States
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United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration