Ask the expert: OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard and contract workers
Q: What is my facility’s responsibility for the safety of contract workers under the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard?
A: OSHA says you share responsibility with the employer of the contract workers.
As the host employer you are responsible for site-specific hazards (e.g., providing appropriate personal protection equipment, ensuring the use of safety devices). The employer of the contract workers is responsible for basic training, pre-exposure vaccinations, and post-exposure follow-up, according to an OSHA FAQ. (Most frequently asked questions concerning the bloodborne pathogens standard.)
Make sure that the contract employees and employers understand this arrangement and document it, OSHA adds.
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David LaHoda
David LaHoda, the managing editor of Medical Environment Update and OSHA Watch, has produced healthcare training videos and consulted for medical practices and ambulatory healthcare facilities.
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