The checklist, which was reprinted and adapted with permission from Advances in Exposure Prevention (1999: 4[3]:33-34), published by the International Health Care Worker Safety Center, is intended to help a facility gauge how far it has progressed in preventing occupational exposure.
The tool is housed on Premier’s “OSHA Safety and Health Administration Program” website.
Download the checklist for exposure prevention (.doc) for adaptation and use in your facility.
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