Health care Publications

Back Injury Prevention Guide for Health Care Providers

Informs employers and employees how to prevent back injuries caused by lifting and moving patients; includes evaluation tools and checklists.

3345 guidebook

Bloodborne pathogens: questions and answers about occupational exposure

Helps employers and employees understand Oregon OSHA's requirements for preventing exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and other bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis C virus (HCV).

2261 guidebook

Understanding, recognizing, and solving ergonomic hazards in long-term care: a hands-on training for safety committees

Oregon OSHA is now providing a unique training opportunity for safety committees to help you reduce exposure to strains and sprains.

4791 brochure

Violence in the workplace: Can it happen here?

Covers workplace violence, its sources, and employers' legal obligations. Provides guidelines for reducing workplace violence through a workplace-violence-prevention plan.

2857 guidebook

12/21/01 Federal OSHA Hazard Alert: Potential health hazards associated with the process of compounding medications from pharmaceutical grade ingredients (Federal OSHA)