Safety 2013 Proceedings

507 OSHA in Healthcare: Have We Finally Got Their Attention? (B, I, A, E)

Instructor: Scott Harris, Ph.D., MSPH, UL PureSafety, Franklin, TN

Description: Healthcare workers continually record some of the highest injury and illness rates in the nation, costing $1B per week. With high rates, millions of patient Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) yearly, few OSHA inspections and low penalties, we finally got OSHA's attention. The honor system is over, and emphasis programs and targeted inspections are underway.

Level: B I A E