OSHA Shelby Fife Shelby Fife Ms. Durrett First Aid and CPR October 24‚ 2011 OSHA We live in such a hectic and dangerous world today. Injuries can happen everyday at home‚ school‚ and the workplace. Many people have risky jobs. On the job injuries can be fatal‚ and in 1970 Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to help protect us from on the job injuries. This act led to the development of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 1971‚ also known as OSHA
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containing the viruses or bacteria that can result to a big breakdown of the business. Viruses‚ bacteria‚ mycoplasma‚ and some forms of parasites are considered microbes. When a microbe contributes to the occurrence of disease‚ it is referred to as a pathogen. Most microbes‚ however‚ do not adversely affect the animal. There is a normal flora of microbes literally covering every external and internal surface of the pig’s body. These normal microbes occur on the skin‚ in the ears‚ mouth‚ stomach‚ intestine
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progression. OSHA continually adopts standards written by other organizations that demonstrate the most up to date practices of safety. The language of written safety has been evolving alongside standards as programs‚ tests‚ organizations and quantities. Though different organizations have diverse settings‚ every company must comply with appropriate standards or suffer violations. A major factor contributing to progression and safety legislation is documenting evaluations required by OSHA. OSHA is the
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Blood borne Pathogens Guidelines for Healthcare Workers-Protecting Yourself with Standard Precautions Protect Yourself from Blood borne Pathogens As a healthcare worker‚ you may be exposed to germs that come from blood and other body fluids. Such germs‚ called blood borne pathogens‚ can make you very sick. By following your facility’s guidelines and using standard precautions‚ you can protect yourself from blood borne pathogens. Read to learn more. What Are Standard Precautions? Standard
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There are a number of different ways the body protects itself against pathogens. Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease. Such as harmful bacteria‚ viruses and fungi‚ many mechanisms occur in the human body to help keep it healthy and avoid any unknown pathogens from invading the body. The human body protects itself effectively against small bacterial and viral germs that can cause a disease‚ it is easy for pathogens to settle down and multiply due to the nutrients provided inside the human
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Pathogen Project #7 Salmonella 1) What type of microbe: G - bacterium 2) What is the natural habitat of your pathogen‚ that is‚ where does it reproduce or what is the reservoir? Animals are the main reservoir for Salmonella. It also lives on eggs‚ raw meats‚ unpasteurized milk‚ fruits‚ and vegetables. 3) What disease it causes – that is‚ the MAIN disease it causes: The primary disease Salmonella causes is gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis causes bloating‚ abdominal cramping and most commonly
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The article I read for my critique assignment is OSHA Inspections: What to expect as an employer. Author Mark Lies gives incredible‚ detailed step by step instructions on what to expect‚ your rights as an employer‚ employee rights‚ and how to be appropriately prepared before an OSHA inspection is conducted or needed. Important information is expressed throughout the entire article on why and what information is important to know and understand. He goes into great detail on employer rights as well
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Brief Background of OSHA OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) officially formed on April 28‚ 1971‚ the date that the OSH Act became effective. George Guenther was appointed as the agency’s first director. OSHA has developed a number of training‚ compliance assistance‚ and health and safety recognition programs throughout its history. The OSHA Training Institute‚ which trains government and private sector health and safety personnel‚ began in 1972. In 1978‚ the agency began a grant
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Identification of Bacterial Pathogens basic skills in diagnostic bacteriology Dr.T.V.Rao MD Dr.T.V.Rao MD 1 Identification of Microorganisms • For many students and professionals the most pressing topic in microbiology is how to identify unknown specimens. • Why is this important? • Labs can grow‚ isolate and identify most routinely encountered bacteria within 48 hrs of sampling. • The methods microbiologist use fall into three categories: ♣Phenotypic- morphology (micro and
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comply with occupational safety and health standards. The mission of OSHA is to save lives‚ prevent injuries‚ and protect the health of America’s workers. Since 1970 OSHA has grown to over 1‚130 inspectors in states under federal OSHA jurisdiction. Personnel also includes investigators‚ engineers‚ physicians‚ educators‚ standards writers and other support personnel spread over more than 200 offices throughout the country (OSHA FAQ) . Since 1970 workplace fatalities have been reduced by half.
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