Is your physician practice really in OSHA compliance?

Written by Reed Tinsley | September 10, 2012

 

Most recently available are annual statistics of OSHA medical facilities (non-hospital) which show a rate of 471 citations equaling $359,761.00 in fines. Could this happen to you? Is your physician practice really OSHA compliant?

Here are the most frequently cited OSHA failures:

• Failure to train staff annually (this has to be documented)

• An outdated or non-existent exposure plan (Do you have a written OSHA manual and is it up to date?)

• Failure to include job classifications

Most practice say they are in compliance when in fact they are not. There are numerous nuances to OSHA compliance and many can be overlooked. Remember that OSHA compliance has two components: Bloodborne Pathogen and Worker Safety.

About the Author

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.

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