OSHA Resources
for the healthcare industry
OSHA Industry Resource Pages
OSHA has developed a number of compliance assistance resources tailored to specific industries, including those listed below.
OSHA Hospital Industry Resources
Content Includes:
Avian Flu Healthcare Workers QuickCard™
(OSHA 3308 – ) (English: PDF)
Bloodborne Pathogens – Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incidents Fact Sheet
(OSHA FS – ) (English: PDF)
Bloodborne Pathogens – Hepatitis B Vaccination Protection Fact Sheet
(OSHA FS – ) (English: PDF)
Bloodborne Pathogens – OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Fact Sheet
(OSHA FS – ) (English: PDF)
Bloodborne Pathogens – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Fact Sheet
(OSHA FS – ) (English: PDF)
Bloodborne Pathogens – Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps Fact Sheet
(OSHA FS 3519 – ) (English: PDF)
Bloodborne Pathogens: Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards
(OSHA 3186 – ) (English: PDF)
Catheters: Securing Medical Catheters Fact Sheet
(OSHA FS – ) (English: PDF)
Disposal of Contaminated Needles and Blood Tube Holders Used for Phlebotomy
(OSHA SHIB 10-15-2003 – ) (English: PDF)
Ebola: Cleaning and Decontamination of Ebola on Surfaces Fact Sheet
(OSHA 3773 – ) (Spanish: PDF)
Emergency Response: Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims
(OSHA 3249 – ) (English: PDF)
Emergency Response: Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders during Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases
(OSHA 3370 – ) (English: PDF)
Emergency Response: Hospitals and Community Emergency Response — What You Need to Know
(OSHA 3152 – ) (English: PDF)
Eyewash: Health Effects from Contaminated Water in Eyewash Stations Info Sheet
(OSHA 3818 – ) (English: PDF)
Glutaraldehyde: Best Practices for the Safe Use of Glutaraldehyde in Health Care
(OSHA 3258 – ) (English: PDF)
Hospital Safety: How Safe is Your Hospital for Workers? A Self-Assessment–CMS
(OSHA 3690 – ) (English: PDF)
Hospital Safety: How Safe is Your Hospital for Workers? Learn More–CMS Fact Sheet
(OSHA 3688 – ) (English: PDF)
Hospital Safety: Integrating Patient and Workplace Safety Programs. Lessons — CMS Fact Sheet
(OSHA 3730 – ) (English: PDF)
Hospital Safety: Safe Patient Handling Programs, Effectiveness–CMS Fact Sheet
(OSHA 3729 – ) (English: PDF)
Hospital Safety: Worker Safety in Your Hospital. Know the Facts — CMS Fact Sheet
(OSHA 3689 – ) (English: PDF)
Medical & Dental Offices – A Guide to Compliance with OSHA Standards
(OSHA 3187 – ) (English: PDF)
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
(OSHA 3328 – ) (English: PDF)
Potential for Sensitization and Possible Allergic Reaction to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products
(OSHA SHIB 01-28-2008 – ) (English: PDF)
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/OSHA/CDC Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit
(OSHA 3767 – ) (English: PDF)
Safe Patient Handling– Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Homes
(OSHA 3708 – ) (English: PDF)
SARS Fact Sheet
(OSHA FS – ) (English: PDF)
Screening and Surveillance: A Guide to OSHA Standards
(OSHA 3162 – ) (English: PDF)
Spirometry Testing in Occupational Health Programs: Best Practices for Healthcare Professionals
(OSHA 3637 – ) (English: PDF)
Workplace Violence: Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers
(OSHA 3148 – ) (English: PDF)
