Hospital eTool- Tuberculosis

Author: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), OSHA Publications, OSHA

Publication Date: 2007

Country of Origin: United States

Format: Webpage

Language: English

How to Access this Material:
HTML: www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/hazards/tb/tb.html

Abstract

This eTool focuses on some of the hazards and controls found in the hospital setting, and describes standard requirements as well as recommended safe work practices for employee safety and health.

Publisher:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), OSHA Publications, OSHA

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers

Topic:

Infection Control- Health Care Workers, Infection Control, Infection Control- Respiratory Protection, Workplace Settings, Infection Control- Engineering Controls

Notes:

eTools are "stand-alone", interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics. They are highly illustrated and utilize graphical menus as well as expert system modules. These modules enable the user to answer questions, and receive reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply to their work site. As indicated in the disclaimer, eTools do not create new OSHA requirements.

Disclaimer: The information on the Find TB Resources Website is made available as a public service. Neither the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor the National Prevention Information Network endorses the organizations, Website s, and materials presented. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate this information prior to use based on individual, community, and organizational needs and standards.