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Other Resources
- Preventing Mold-Related Problems in the Indoor Workplace. OSHA Publication 3304-04N,
(2006), 207 KB PDF*,
36 pages. Provides basic information about mold,
mold sources, and building-related illnesses. Also includes information on
building design considerations for healthy indoor air, as well as building
evaluation and sampling for mold.
OSHA Alliances
- Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP).
OSHA Alliance Page.
- Beyond Getting Started: A Resource Guide for Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care Setting.
OSHA and the Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP) Alliance, (2006, Summer), 1 MB
PDF, 39 pages.
A separate document includes references and example programs [305 KB
DOC*, 9
pages]. Provides necessary tools and other resources for healthcare professionals to enable them to implement a safe patient handling
program.
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OSHA, Association of Occupational Health Professionals Renew Alliance.
OSHA Trade News Release, (2006, October 10). Announces a new guidance document developed as a product of
the Alliance between OSHA and AOHP.
- Industry Standards for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography.
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS),
(2003, May), 118 KB PDF, 12 pages.
Provides industry consensus standards. Reports that more than 80% of sonographers are scanning in
pain and 20% of these professionals eventually experience a career-ending
injury. On average, within 5 years of entering the profession, sonographers
experience pain while scanning.
State Legislation
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Safe Patient Handling, Patient Life, or Ergonomic Laws and Regulations.
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), (2007, March 27).
Compilation of current state legislation regarding patient handling in Hawaii, New
York, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington.
- Safe Handling, Patient Lift, or Ergonomic Laws and Regulations. (2007,
June 13), 46 KB
PDF, 5 pages. Contains information on Maryland's Safe Patient Lifting Law
adopted 4/10/2007, as well as other state patient handling legislation.
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Chapter 256. Safe Patient Handling and Movement Practices. Texas Health & Safety Code.
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