Breaking down the OSHA directive on N95s: The regulation may be daunting, but the clarification should help safety officers prepare
Medical Environment Update, January 1, 2010
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Meanwhile, many wondered whether OSHA would take a side, and as of November 20, it released a clarification supporting CDC guidelines that require N95s for protection against H1N1. Healthcare facilities that do not comply could be cited for serious violations under the General Duty Clause or the Respiratory Protection Standard.
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