title: OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard: new job-safety requirements for healthcare.
abstract: This article outlines the OSHA requirements set forth by the new Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. While some states administer their own occupational safety and health programs, they must adopt standards and enforce requirements that are at least as effective as federal requirements.
authors: J A
authors: JA
authors: Dohms
mesh_terms: D001769:Blood; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration