{"id":1618,"date":"2019-03-11T03:15:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T03:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lippertsonline.com\/newgyt\/?page_id=1618"},"modified":"2019-03-13T19:13:28","modified_gmt":"2019-03-13T19:13:28","slug":"bloodborne-pathogens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lippertsonline.com\/newgyt\/bloodborne-pathogens\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloodborne Pathogens"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bloodborne Pathogens<\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”14792″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries may expose workers to bloodborne pathogens. Workers in many occupations, including first responders, housekeeping personnel in some industries, nurses and other healthcare personnel, all may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”Downloadable Information” el_id=”1499955028929-885e72f3-b39c”]Safety Tips (Source: American Heart Association)<\/p>\n

Safety Tips: Bloodborne Pathogens (PDF)<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

OSHA Safety and Health Topics<\/h3>\n
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) (opens new window)<\/a>
\nAEDs are an important lifesaving technology. This page addresses the implementation of workplace AED programs.<\/div>\n

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Clinicians<\/h4>\n

Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals often encounter work-related health and safety questions as they care for their patients.<\/p>\n

Learn more from the OSHA Clinicians Web site (opens new window).<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers<\/h4>\n

Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. Heat illnesses and deaths are preventable.<\/p>\n

Learn more about OSHA’s<\/abbr> Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers (opens new window).<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Medical and First Aid<\/h4>\n

It is a requirement of OSHA that employees be given a safe and healthy workplace that is reasonably free of occupational hazards.
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