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OSHA gets into dirty laundry.

S C Weller1

  • 1Textile Rental Services Association of America, Hallandale, FL 33008.

Textile Rental
|February 8, 1992
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New bloodborne pathogens rules require employers to implement written exposure control plans and provide personal protective equipment for laundry workers. Compliance by May 5 is mandatory to reduce employee exposure to blood-soiled items and sharps.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health Regulations
  • Infection Control

Background:

  • The second article in a three-part series addresses the new bloodborne pathogens rule.
  • Laundry workers face potential exposure to blood-soiled linens and sharps.
  • Compliance with the new rule is essential for workplace safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline requirements for exposure control plans for laundries.
  • To detail personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines for laundry workers.
  • To explain compliance monitoring strategies for the bloodborne pathogens rule.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the new bloodborne pathogens rule's mandates.
  • Explanation of requirements for written exposure control plans.

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  • Guidance on selecting and using appropriate PPE for laundry tasks.

    • Main Results:

    • Employers must establish written exposure control plans by May 5.
    • The rule increases record-keeping obligations for employers.
    • The rule aims to minimize occupational exposure for employees.

    Conclusions:

    • Written exposure control plans are crucial for laundries with potential exposure.
    • Adherence to PPE guidelines is vital for laundry worker safety.
    • Proactive compliance is necessary to meet regulatory requirements and protect employees.