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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Federal agency that protects employees by removing workplace hazards. Focuses on research, education, information, and training.
OSHA responsibilities
Provides guidelines, trains pharmacy technicians, and conducts regular workplace inspections.
Key OSHA protocols
Hazard communication, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and exposure control plans.
Special OSHA safety concerns
Handling hazardous materials, blood-borne pathogens, pregnant worker precautions, ergonomics, and workplace violence prevention.
Employee rights under OSHA
Report unsafe conditions, request inspections, and access medical records.
OSHA enforcement
Enforces both federal and state regulations; Joint Commission also sets healthcare standards.
Goal of workplace safety
Prevent injury and illness by analyzing workplace conditions, eliminating hazards, and using PPE.
Maintaining workplace safety
Provide safety manuals, hold safety meetings, give free training, and ensure hazard prevention.