Katherine West

Katherine West explains the results of a 2018 survey of fire departments relative to their compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard on occupational exposure relative to training in the fire/EMS workplace.

Since the time of HippoCRATES, the first responsibility of health care has been to provide good patient care.

In 1990, the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act, Public Law 101-381, was enacted into law.

On December 6, 1991. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the final rule on the protection of workers from bloodborne pathogens. These regulations will have a dramatic impact on fire and rescue services nationwide.