title: Are your employees protected from blood-borne pathogens? OSHA standards charge textile rental companies with responsibility for worker safety.
abstract: Congress is putting pressure on OSHA to finalize its Universal Precaution standards by December. When the standards go into effect, textile rental companies that serve medical, dental, and outpatient care facilities--including private physician and dentist offices--must take steps to protect employees from blood-borne pathogens. Soiled linens, towels, gowns, and other items from any customer in risk categories link a textile rental facility and/or commercial laundry with the OSHA regulations. Read and heed this information.
authors: Textile Rental Services Association, Hallandale, FL 33009.
authors: S C
authors: SC
authors: Weller
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007846:Laundering / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007847:Laundry Service, Hospital; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010824:Physicians' Offices; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration; D016635:Universal Precautions / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*