title: OSHA's final bloodborne pathogens standard: Part II.
abstract: The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard has specific requirements for employee hazard communication and training as well as management of regulated waste, contaminated laundry, and housekeeping procedures. OSHA recognizes the benefits of prophylactic use of hepatitis B vaccine and requires that it be made available, at no charge, to all employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The goal of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to reduce the occupational risk of morbidity and mortality associated with diseases such as hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Barlow
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Handelman
mesh_terms: D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education; D006796:Household Work / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007846:Laundering / Q000592:standards; D008506:Medical Waste; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D008506:Medical Waste