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Employees are at greater risk from tuberculosis exposure if, due to lack of training or education, they are not aware of the tasks or procedures that may involve risks of exposure to TB.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Respiratory Protection Standard 1910.134(c)(1)(viii) requires training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations.
OSHA indicates that the training and education of employees about TB hazards, includes:
OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard 1910.134(c)(4) also requires employers to provide respirator training, medical evaluations, fit testing, written program, and recordkeeping at no cost to the employee.
Employees are at greater risk from tuberculosis exposure if, due to lack of training or education, they are not aware of the tasks or procedures that may involve risks of exposure to TB.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Respiratory Protection Standard 1910.134(c)(1)(viii) requires training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations.
OSHA indicates that the training and education of employees about TB hazards, includes:
OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard 1910.134(c)(4) also requires employers to provide respirator training, medical evaluations, fit testing, written program, and recordkeeping at no cost to the employee.