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September 23, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
The definition of a “Radiation Area” means any area, accessible to personnel, in which there exists radiation at such levels that a major portion of the body could receive in any 1 hour a dose in excess of 5 millirem, or in any 5 consecutive days a dose in excess of 100 millirem. A high radiation area means any area, accessible to personnel, in which there exists radiation
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September 16, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
What is an EAP? Should we have an EAP for a medical clinic that has six employees?
An Emergency Action Plan or EAP is a set of actions that an employer would take to ensure the safety of his/her employees during an emergency. Here are the OSHA standards that require EAPs:
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September 09, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
What are the distinguishable warning signs that are mandatory at the workplace?
When is it appropriate to put danger, caution, or other warning signs such as biological hazard signs?
According to Accident Prevention Signs and Tags, 29 CFR 1910.145
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September 02, 2020General Industry
What are the OSHA guidelines regarding portable fire fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers?
OSHA mandates that a fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for every 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher
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August 26, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
Does a carpeted surface need to be covered by a “rubber mat” to be OSHA compliant?
Is blood not an issue on the carpet? Does OSHA require a surface to be “wiped clean”?
The first question falls under the purview of OSHA’s Walking-Working Standard (Slips, Trips and Fall).