Another reminder – Is your physician office OSHA compliant?

The blood-borne pathogen requirements under OSHA include: the development and implementation of an Exposure Control Plan; determinations of exposure of employees to items; use of safety-engineered needles and other engineering and work practice controls to minimize exposures; and training for new employees, and then annually for other employees, with regard to the various programs that may be required. Once on site, OSHA inspectors also check for other violations, including, for example, posting of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) regarding any chemicals that may be used in the office, such as those utilized to sterilize instruments. Be aware that in OSHA’s view, the physicians are “employees.” Thus, even if the staff are not exposed to needles, scalpels or other similar devices, the doctor is, which is sufficient for requiring compliance with the OSHA regulations.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.