Occupational Health Resources for Healthcare Settings

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A. Core Guidelines & Frameworks

• CDC – Occupational Health for Healthcare Personnel

  Comprehensive guidance on exposures, immunization, screening, and staff safety.

  https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/healthcare-personnel/index.html

• CDC – Immunization of Healthcare Personnel

  Authoritative recommendations for vaccines required for healthcare workers.

  https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/general-recs/hcp.html

• WHO – Health Worker Occupational Health & Safety

  Global framework for protecting healthcare workers from biological and physical hazards.

  https://www.who.int/teams/occupational-health/health-workers

• OSHA – Healthcare Worker Safety Standards

  U.S. regulatory requirements for bloodborne pathogens, PPE, and workplace safety.

  https://www.osha.gov/healthcare

• NIOSH – Healthcare Worker Safety & Health Topics

  Evidence‑based guidance on sharps, chemicals, ergonomics, and respiratory hazards.

  https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/healthcare/

 

 B. Respiratory Protection & Airborne Hazards

• CDC – Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Guidance

  Steps for prevention, post‑exposure management, and reporting.

  https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/bbp/index.html

• OSHA – Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

  Mandatory requirements for sharps safety and exposure control plans.

  https://www.osha.gov/bloodborne-pathogens

• CDC – Sharps Injury Prevention

  Strategies, devices, and surveillance tools for preventing needlestick injuries.

  https://www.cdc.gov/sharpssafety/

• WHO – Safe Handling of Sharps & Waste

  Global guidance for sharps disposal and injury prevention.

  https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/infection-prevention-control/waste-management

EPINet – Sharps Injury & Blood Exposure Surveillance System

Free system for tracking occupational exposures.

https://internationalsafetycenter.org/exposure-reports/

 

C. Staff Health Programs, Training & Well‑Being

• CDC – Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Personnel

  Requirements for respirators, fit testing, and airborne precautions.

  https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/hospitals/

• OSHA – Respiratory Protection Standard

  Regulatory requirements for respirator programs in healthcare.

  https://www.osha.gov/respiratory-protection

• CDC – TB Screening & Testing of Healthcare Personnel

  Updated guidance for TB risk assessment and staff testing.

  https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/testing/healthcareworkers.htm

• WHO – Protecting Health Workers from Airborne Diseases

  Global guidance for TB, measles, COVID‑19, and airborne pathogens.

  https://www.who.int/teams/occupational-health/health-workers

• NIOSH – Ventilation & Air Quality in Healthcare

• Engineering controls to protect staff from airborne hazards.

• https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/indoorenv/

 

Bonus

• CDC – Healthcare Personnel Health & Safety Training

  Modules on exposures, PPE, immunization, and occupational risks.

  https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/project-firstline/index.html

• WHO – Health Worker Burnout & Mental Health Resources

  Global guidance on psychological safety and well‑being.

  https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/health-workforce-support

• NIOSH – Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare

  Evidence‑based strategies for preventing aggression and violence.

  https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/violence/

• OSHA – Safe Patient Handling & Ergonomics

  Preventing musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare workers.

  https://www.osha.gov/hospitals/ergonomics

• Public Health Ontario – Occupational Health Resources for Healthcare

  Practical tools for staff screening, immunization, and exposure management.

  https://www.publichealthontario.ca/