Get Ready! The Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard is Being Enforced! The new Cal/OSHA Standard 5199 and 5199-1 requires healthcare facilities to protect workers from the transmission of ATDs.
Steri-Safe Simplifies ATD Compliance
Cal/OSHA issues citations for lack of ATD compliance
California recently cited a healthcare provider not complying with the ATD Standard . In announcing the citations, DOSH Chief Len Welsh called the situation a “textbook case” of why the ATD standard was developed and said it was a “wake-up call” for other medical facilities and first responders. Learn more at http://www.cal-osha.com/Cal-OSHA-Issues-First-ATD-Citations-in-Meningitis-Exposure-Case.aspx
With the Steri-SafeSM OSHA Compliance Program, the ATD Standard requirements are simple to comprehend and complete.
The Steri-Safe ATD Guide and the latest information on state-specific OSHA requirements are available as part of the Steri-SafeSM OSHA Compliance Program.
