Question

OSHA produces guidelines for medical facilities that cover which topics? Check all of the boxes that apply.

workplace violence

safe patient handling

treating cancer patients

purchasing medical supplies

Answer 1

Select the ones that apply:

- ✓ workplace violence — OSHA publishes guidance on preventing workplace violence in healthcare and social service settings.
- ✓ safe patient handling — OSHA has guidelines and resources on safe patient handling and movement to prevent worker injuries.
- ✗ treating cancer patients — clinical treatment guidelines (how to treat cancer) are provided by medical organizations, not OSHA.
- ✗ purchasing medical supplies — OSHA sets safety standards (e.g., PPE requirements) but does not issue general procurement guidance for medical supplies.