Preventing Sharps Injuries & Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures in the Healthcare Laundry Environment
This special digital issue reviews the many occupational hazards in the healthcare laundry environment and explores how to protect hospital laundry personnel from sharps injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposures.
Issue Summary
This special digital issue reviews the many occupational hazards in the healthcare laundry environment and explores how to protect hospital laundry personnel from sharps injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposures.
Table of Contents
Occupational Hazards in the Laundry Environment
Laundry Operations That Pose a Risk
Meeting Federal Mandates
Creating a Culture of Safety
Operational Processes
General Laundry Safety
Takeaways for Your Business
Review the many occupational hazards in the healthcare laundry environment
Explore specific laundry operations to identify the opportunities for injury and exposure
Learn how to establish a culture of safety to prevent injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposures