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title: "Workplace Safety: Hospitals"
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date_published: 2012-09-14
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# Workplace Safety: Hospitals

When working in a hospital setting, safety management is absolutely critical to
keep employees, visitors, and patients feeling secure. The Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (or OSHA) is a federal agency that regulates workplace
safety and has stated that people have the right to a safe work environment.
Hospitals must comply with several
[medical workplace safety](https://www.arizonacollege.edu/blog/osha-tips-for-safety-in-a-medical-setting/)
regulations, including radiation exposure, blood-borne pathogen exposure, fire
safety training, and exit door requirements.

OSHA enforces hospital employers to take all the necessary precautions to
maintain safety in a hospital workplace. If not managed properly, hospitals can
be a very dangerous place. It is critical for all areas to comply with OSHA
licensing regulations, including sanitation and proper handling and disposal of
hazardous materials. This is the case for all places within a hospital – from
the reception area to the exam rooms.

It is also necessary to follow OSHA regulations in equipment safety. Hospital
equipment must be tested regularly to make sure everything is in good condition
and functioning properly. It is also necessary for graphic symbols or safety
signs to be present in the workplace to keep medical staff safe from accidents
and injuries.

Another important requirement is the disclosure of all information about
hazardous materials on premises in the hospital. A written list must be
available at all times so medical staff can avoid poisoning and contamination.

For those in the medical workforce, preparing to graduate from a
[healthcare program](https://www.arizonacollege.edu/all-programs/), or aspiring
to enter the field of medicine, it’s important to know the rules and regulations
when it comes to keeping you and your patients safe.

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_Information in this blog post is accurate as of September 14, 2012._

**Categories:** Health & Wellness