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OSHA/HIV OSHA/HIV Barry Question Answer Who regulates purity of medical gases? FDA: US pharmacopia. Who regulates chemical germicides? FDA. Who regulates disinfection/sterilization devices an... d procedures? FDA/EPA. Who regulates gas containers and cylinders? DOT(department of transportation). Who regulates safety and health of employees/employee exposures? Department of Labor-- >OSHA. What does ATSM stand for? American Society for Testing and Materials. The ATSM does not enforce compliance, but many of its standards are mandatory. What does it regulate? Tracheal tubes. This organization Offers broad recommendation for infection transmission and prevention. Does NOT regulate only makes recommendations. The CDC. What does OSHA stand for? The Occupational Safety & Health Administration. OSHA is a part of the US Department of... Labor. Congress created OSHA in 1970 as a part of what legislation? Occupational Safety and Health Act. “To assure the safety and health of America’s workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.” OSHA's mission statement. True or false: OSHA can write standards and conduct inspections but has no powers of enforcement? False. OSHA can enforce with fines. What does NIOSH stand for? National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. NIOSH is part of the US Department of... Health and Human Services. True or false: NIOSH helps assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by providing research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health. True [Show More]

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