OSHA Inspection: HYDE PARK NURSING HOME INC

Issued

Jan 27, 1992

Abate by

Feb 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $875

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
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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:
(a)  8/28/91 the hazard of becoming infected with Hepatitis B
Virus (HBV) through possible direct contact with blood or
other body fluids.  Licensed nurses at the Hyde Park Nursing
Home in Staatsburg, NY,work activities include changing
dressings and administering injections of insulin and PPD
for tuberculosis.  Feasible abatement methods to correct
this hazard nclude, but not limited to:
Hepatitis B Vaccination
The facility's infection control policy regarding Hepatitis
B vaccinations shall address all circumstances warranting
such vaccinations and shall identify employees of sub-
stantial risk of directly contacting blood and body fluids.
All such employees shall be offered Hepatitis B vaccinations
in amounts and at times prescribed by standard medical
practice, at no cost to employees.