OSHA developing protective standard against AIDS, hepatitis B. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

From: Medical Laboratory Observer | Date: January 1, 1988 | Copyright information

OSHA developing protective standard against AIDS, hepatitis B

As a prelude to expanded enforcement activity, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is now reviewing industry comments as it develops a standard to protect health care workers against AIDS and hepatitis B.

The Government rule-making process began with a Nov. 25 notice in the Federal Register inviting industry input on 12 areas affecting worker protection. The need for such information is great because this is a relatively new assignment for OSHA, a unit of the U.S. Department of Labor.

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