OSHA Laboratory Regulations and Inspection Process

Description:

Do you know why OSHA would come to your lab? Do you know how to respond to an OSHA complaint or allegation? Hear information obtained from a former OSHA inspector as you learn the steps to preparing your lab for an OSHA visit and how to properly respond when it actually happens. Learn how to discover imposters, and discover the steps to take when the government inspectors show up on your doorstep. Learn the ins and outs of the opening meeting, answering questions, the audit summation, and dealing with findings and fines.

Learning Objective:

• Review the steps in OSHA’s inspection process.
• Discuss areas in the laboratory where potential OSHA violations are likely.
• Calculate possible fines and walk-through responses to OSHA violations.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• OSHA regulations affecting laboratories
• OSHA inspection reasons
• OSHA inspectors
• The opening conference
• Escorts
• Bloodborne pathogens
• Chemical Hygiene
• Respiratory Protection
• Emergency Management
• Fire Safety
• Electrical Safety
• General Duty Clause
• OSHA Top 10 Violations
• Closing Session/Fines
• Response to Inspections

Suggested Attendees:

• Healthcare Administratior
• Laboratory managers/administrators
• Hospital administrators
• Laboratory personnel
• Lab Safety Professionals
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Medical Officers

About the Presenter:

Dan Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) has over 30 years of experience as a certified medical technologist. Today he is the Laboratory Safety Officer for Sentara Healthcare, a large system of hospitals with over 20 laboratories and draws sites in Virginia and North Carolina. He is also known as Dan the Lab Safety Man, a lab safety consultant, educator, trainer, speaker, and author.

After Registration: You will receive an email with login information and handouts (presentation slides) that you can print and share with all participants at your location.

System Requirement Operating System: Windows any version preferably above Windows Vista & Mac any version above OS X 10.6

Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS

Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly

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