Mixed plants sort through bloodborne pathogens rule.
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.
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D001769:Blood; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000635:transmission*; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D017053:Infection Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods; D007846:Laundering / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration