Which OSHA standards apply to (a) chemicals used in a laboratory setting, (b) all healthcare settings using hazardous chemicals, and (c) two specific chemicals used above threshold levels in healthcare settings?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
(a) The OSHA Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard applies to chemicals used in laboratory settings.
(b) All healthcare settings using hazardous chemicals must adhere to OSHA's Hazards Communication standard.
(c) Separate OSHA standards for Formaldehyde and Ethylene Oxide apply for these two chemicals if used above threshold levels.
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When action is taken related to release of medical information, which of the following items should the distributor consider?
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