Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit: Resources for Respirator Program Administrators by NIOSH OSHA

Author:NIOSH OSHA [OSHA, NIOSH]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Published: 2015-07-14T00:00:00+00:00

OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy (CPL-2-0.124)

Interpretation of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard at a multi-employer worksite

Based on current recognized and generally accepted infection control practices, employees who perform any of the following activities that involve a patient suspected or confirmed with a disease requiring Airborne Precautions should wear respiratory protection at least as protective as an N95 respirator when:

Entering an airborne infection isolation (AII) room or area in use for AII;

Present during the performance of procedures or services;

Repairing, replacing, or maintaining air systems or equipment that might contain or generate aerosolized pathogens;

The patient has left the area and the room air has not yet been adequately ventilated to clear contaminants;

Performing decontamination procedures;

Working in a residence where the patient is located;

Transporting the patient within the facility when the patient is not masked; or

Transporting the patient in an enclosed vehicle (e.g., van, car, ambulance, or helicopter).

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