OSHA standard for Eye and Face Protection 29CFR1910.133 says that
appropriate eye or face protection is required whenever there is a
possibility of injury from:
- flying particles (includes dust (for histotechs, thinks dry dye powders))
- molten metal
- liquid chemicals
- acid or caustic liquids
- chemical gases or vapors
- potentially injurious light radiation (e.g.., UV) (need UV lenses)
- processes that produce aerosols of infectious agents
OSHA standard for Personal Protective Equipment 29CFR1910.132 says that
employers must provide and ensure employees wear PPE whenever there is
exposure to hazards that can cause injury, that are:
- physical
- chemical
- biological
This could be through inhalation, absorption or physical contact. PPE
include for face/head/eyes, extremities, respirators, as needed, in good
condition and fit. So safety glasses fall under this standard, also.
So unless you have flying particles of tissue hitting your eyes during
embedding, or fine mist of infectious aerosols coming off the tissues while
embedding, I would say that OSHA does not require safety glasses during
embedding.
Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS
Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI 48073
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From: "Cindy DeRiso" <cindy.der...@yale.edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 3:11 PM
To: <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] Safety glasses required for embedding
I am not sure if this has come up before, but does anyone require
personnel to wear safety glasses when embedding and if so is there an OSHA
policy? Thanks
Cindy
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