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Hospital eTool - Tuberculosis

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Hospital eTool - Tuberculosis

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.

Author:

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

Audiences:

Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers

Topic:

Infection Control, Workplace Settings

Country of Origin:

United States

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