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Last week, the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued an updated version of its publication, “Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers” (the “Guidelines”). This technical assistance manual was first issued in 1996 and then revised in 2004. The Guidelines are identified by the... READ MORE

With concerns over the spread of Ebola, hospitals and health care providers face a unique situation as employers and care providers. Just as a few years ago employers geared up to deal with Pandemic Flu and a few decades ago employers were dealing with AIDS/HIV in the workplace, many of the same precautions and... READ MORE

Extensive Resource Materials Available The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”)  launched a new educational online resource on January 15, 2014, which has extensive materials to help hospitals prevent worker injuries, assess workplace safety needs, enhance safe patient handling programs and implement safety and health management systems. The materials include fact... READ MORE