|
 |
Hospital eTool
Click on the area for more specific information.
|
The OSH Act of 1970 strives to "assure safe and healthful working conditions" for today's workers, and mandates that employers
provide a safe work environment for employees. Hospitals and personal care facilities employ approximately 1.6 million workers at 21,000
work sites. There are many occupational health and safety hazards throughout the hospital. This eTool* focuses on some of the hazards and
controls found in the hospital setting, and describes standard requirements as well as recommended safe work practices for employee safety
and health.
This eTool addresses the following areas:
|
|
|
|
|
*eTools are "stand-alone", interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety
and health topics. They are highly illustrated and utilize graphical menus as well as expert system modules. These modules enable the user
to answer questions, and receive reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply to their work site. As indicated in the disclaimer, eTools
do not create new OSHA requirements. |
|
Back to Top
