Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 18

An employer who fails to provide sufficient gloves for the employees may be fined by the:

A. CDC

B. NFPA

C. OSHA

D. FDA

Step 1 of 2

OSHA:

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the institution which provides the standard laws, rules and regulations to be followed by the employer regarding the services provided for employees.

• The standards are provided to prevent the exposure of blood-borne pathogens.

• The standards include:

o Engineering controls

o Work practice controls

o Personal protective equipments

o Medical

o Documentation

Therefore, the employer should follow the standards given by “OSHA”. If he fails to follow, he will be fined by OSHA immediately. Hence, the correct answer is option.