OSHA announces increased enforcement at hospitals

摘要

The rate of work-related injuries and illnesses at U.S. hospitals is nearly twice as high as the overall rate for private industry. OSHA has asked inspectors to focus on five key hazards at hospitals and other inpatient care sites, including nursing homes. Get details on the hazards and find out why OSHA is so concerned about this vulnerable worker population. Although the agency has officially ended a 3-year National Emphasis Program for healthcare workplaces, its focus on the industry remains strong. In a recently published guidance document, OSHA reminds inspectors to continue to look for these leading causes of injury and illness: 1. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to patient handling; 2. Bloodborne pathogens; 3. Workplace violence; 4. Tuberculosis; and 5. Slips, trips, and falls.