OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY HOSPITAL

Issued

Feb 24, 1992

Abate by

Apr 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $2,250

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to the hazards of working with blood and body fluids
thus causing or likely to cause employee exposure to and contraction
of HBV and /or HIV.
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a) Establishment - Health care workers: Casualty Relief Workers,
evening shift (3P-11p) and night shift (11P-7A) personnel such
as nurses, laboratory personnel, x-ray technicians, and
housekeeping personnel working in the hospital were not
provided training specific to the hepatitis and human
immunodeficiency viruses.  A feasible and useful method
of abatement for reducing the hazard is:
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1. Provide an education and training program for health care
workers who did not attend the training conducted at the facility
in April 23, 24, 25, 1991.  The training, which is specific
to the hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency viruses, is for all
employees at substantial risk of directly contacting potential
contaminated body fluids shall receive education on precautionary
measures, epidemiology, modes of transmission and prevention
of HIV/HBV.   Additionally, they shall be trained regarding
the proper use of personal protective equipement (e.g.,
gloves, gowns, etc.) proper work practices and procedures to
be used if they are exposed to needlestick or to body fluids.
Health care workers shall be counseled regarding possible
risks to a fetus from HIV/HBV.  On or about 1/7/92.
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Issued

Feb 24, 1992

Abate by

Mar 4, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,125 Reduced

Issued

Feb 24, 1992

Abate by

Mar 4, 1992