In over 20 years as a safety professional, many scenarios have presented persistent and preventable risks. One of the most concerning is exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in healthcare settings.

In a recent report, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration listed the most frequently cited bloodborne pathogen violations in surgery centers. According to the report, OSHA has increased ...

As part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor, Rite Aid Corp. will develop a bloodborne pathogen safety program to better protect retail workers at all of the drugstore chain’s locations ...

The requirements of OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard can be found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at 29 CFR 1910.1030. The standard’s requirements state what employers must do to ...

The U.S. Department of Labor announced an agreement with Rite Aid to implement a program to better protect employees, including front-end customer service staff, against hazards related to bloodborne ...

Researchers have reported the food attributable portions of disease for four important pathogens in the United Kingdom. Findings will be used to support future Food Standards Agency (FSA) studies ...