OSHA Issues Guidelines for Ebola Decontamination

OSHA Guidelines for Ebola Decontamination
excerpt from CM e-News Daily

The ongoing increase in community-acquired infections such as
Ebola, Enterovirus D68, colds, and the flu, means that some of
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list of public outbreaks.

This is an opportunity for you to find valuable information,
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OSHA Issues Guidelines for Ebola Decontamination
CM e-News Daily /

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
has issued guidelines for the cleaning and decontamination
of Ebola in non-health care and non-laboratory settings.

Under these  guidelines, employers must provide personal
protective equipment to all workers responsible for cleaning
surfaces suspected of Ebola contamination. Employers also must
ensure that workers are not exposed to harmful levels of
chemicals when performing cleaning and disinfection tasks.

Additionally, OSHA recommends the use of a U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)-registered disinfectant that is effective
against non-enveloped viruses when cleaning a surface that may
be contaminated with Ebola.

To view the recently updated & printable Osha guidelines, click here.
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA_FS-3756.pdf
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Additional OSHA resources
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Safety and Health Topics
web page for Ebola
www.osha.gov/SLTC/ebola
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Safety and Health Topics
page for Bloodborne Pathogens
(and Needlesticks)
www.osha.gov/SLTC/
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Safety and Health Topics
web page for PPE
(personal protective equipment)
www.osha.gov/SLTC/