OSHA is Here! No Need to Fear
The OSHA inspector is standing at your front desk. Does that create a knot in your stomach? Untie it! This course will prepare you to breeze through an inspection by providing a detailed review of the Bloodborne Pathogen standard, Hazard Communication, and other pertinent regulations. The step-by-step process of an OSHA inspection will be discussed along with how to respond if citations/penalties are issued. It is possible to ‘never fear’ an OSHA inspection! Join us and we’ll show you how.
Learning Objectives:
- Recall signs, symptoms, and mode of transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
- Explain the process for management of an exposure to blood.
- Recognize required label elements on a hazardous chemical.
Speaker: Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC
Ms. Gregory is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer skilled in translating regulatory and compliance information into captivating educational programming for healthcare workers. She is Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control® (CDIPC®), serves as a subject matter expert in dental infection prevention and control, and specializes in packaging process and policy content for successful integration into practice. In fact, she was involved in the update of the unforgettable teaching tool, “If Saliva Were Red” and was Editor-in-Chief of the online tool, “Best Practices for Infection Control in Dental Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic”. She is currently on the Editorial Review Board of the popular newsletter, Infection Control in Practice.
Ms. Gregory served on the Board of Directors of Association for Dental Safety (formerly known as OSAP). She has been awarded all three of the organization’s top leadership awards, including the Dr. James Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award. Karen volunteers for North Carolina Missions of Mercy in an effort to help those in need. Early in 2023, she launched her own consulting firm to “inspire frontline healthcare workers to include safety in every process”.
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