OSHA
09/26/22 By Dana Szymkowiak
Compliance Officers and Workplace Safety
Compliance is “the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen” or “coercion conformity in fulfilling official requirements.” But what does that mean for the workplace? OSHA regulations are implemented to help reduce…
Continue Reading 10/14/21 By Dana Szymkowiak
How to Clean Up Blood
It’s inevitable; accidents happen, and you may need to manage a situation that requires careful attention- like the cleanup of bodily fluids. One of the most potentially hazardous substances to clean up is blood. Accidents…
Continue Reading 07/16/20 By Dana Szymkowiak
OSHA’s six workplace hazards (and how to prepare for them) 2024
If you look around your workspace or facility, you will probably notice various hazards and safety risks. Identifying all the hazards in your facility might feel overwhelming. We get it. That’s why we created a…
Continue Reading 05/07/20 By Dana Szymkowiak
Bloodborne Pathogens: The hidden hazards in non-healthcare settings
It’s easy enough to determine the potential exposure in a healthcare or laboratory setting. While it’s unlikely that exposure to blood occurs regularly in a non-healthcare setting, there is still a potential for occupational exposure…
Continue Reading 07/31/19 By Safetec
Definitions of Hazardous Drugs: Part 1
With many types of drugs used in healthcare, there are various classes of drugs which are used, and some of these can be considered hazardous drugs. There is no safe level of exposure for anyone…
Continue Reading 04/17/19 By Safetec
Top 5 Infection Control Mistakes: Part 1
When visiting a healthcare facility one usually trusts the healthcare professionals to care for them to the best of their ability. You may not consider the fact that even though they are professionals, they still…
Continue Reading 04/10/19 By Safetec
OSHA vs EPA; The Jurisdiction of Two Compliance Titans
In the modern workplace, proper cleanliness and sanitation are vital to making sure that disease doesn’t spread. However, in the healthcare world keeping your facility disease free isn’t nearly as easy. The Environmental Protection Agency…
Continue Reading 11/05/18 By Safetec
Solidifiers for Blood Spills
If you work in a hospital, or anywhere surgeries are performed, you should be aware of the dangers a blood spill can pose. Human blood can contain dangerous pathogens that have to be disinfected and…
Continue Reading 11/01/18 By Safetec
How Can Safetec Protect You From Bloodborne Pathogens?
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Needlesticks and…
Continue Reading 10/08/18 By Safetec
Employee Safety During The Winter
The most significant risk for your employees during the winter is due to Hypothermia which is abnormally low core body temperature, and that occurs when cold temperatures cause the body to lose heat faster than…
Continue Reading 09/24/18 By Safetec
Health & Safety Rights of Employees in the Workplace
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 you are entitled to a safe workplace. Your employer must provide a workplace free of known health and safety hazards. If you have concerns, you…
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