OSHA and the Association of Occupational Health
Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP) recently renewed their alliance to protect
employee safety and health, particularly relating to reducing and preventing
exposure to patient handling hazards, blood-borne diseases and emergency
preparedness in healthcare facilities, according to an agency release.
"Healthcare professionals are exposed to a variety of
on-the-job hazards everyday," said OSHA director Edwin G. Foulke Jr.
"OSHA and AOHP are sensitive to the risks common in this industry, and are
committed to continuing our efforts in developing materials and resources that
protect healthcare employees from occupational hazards."
According to the release, the alliance between OSHA and the
organization has already yieldedBeyond Getting Started: A Resource
Guide for Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care
Setting, which provides occupational health professionals in the
healthcare industry with tools to implement a safe patient handling program.
Alliance News: OSHA and the AOHP (5/27)