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Hospital eTool Expert System Administration Central Supply Clinical Services Dietary Emergency Engineering HealthCare Wide Hazards Heliport Housekeeping ICU Laboratories Laundry Pharmacy Surgical Suite Hospital eTool Expert System - Standards Laundry The following OSHA standards may apply in this room area. Potential Hazards: Possible Applicable OSHA Standards: Exposure to hazardous chemicals. Hazard Communication Standard: 1910.1200 Respiratory Protection Standard: 1910.134 Exposure of the eyes or body of any person to injurious corrosive materials. Medical Services and First Aid: 1910.151(c) Exposure to bloodborne pathogens from contaminated laundry or needlesticks. Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: 1910.1030 1910.1030(d)(4)(iv) 1901.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1), 1910.1030 (d)(4)(iii)(A)(2) Lack of Personal Protective Equipment. Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: 1910.1030(d)(4)(iv)(B) Exposure to latex allergy. Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: 1910.1030(d)(iii) Exposure to wet surfaces and potential slips and falls. General Requirements - Walking/Working Surfaces: 1910.22 Exposure to high noise levels. The Occupational Noise Exposure Standard: 1910.95 Exposure to fire. Employee emergency plans and fire prevention plans: 1910.38(b)(5)

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