Certification Workplace Hazards Assessment: Health Professions and Human Services 

In accordance with: OSHA Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment Standard 29 CFR 1910.132, the following Health Professions and Human Services assessment statement was prepared by the Central Piedmont Health Policies Committee. 

Health Professions and Human Service programs have developed manuals and/or policies covering infection control and personal protective equipment assessment for on-campus and/or off-campus activities. For details, consult the following manuals and/or policies.

For off-campus clinical and laboratory experiences, programs will follow the protocols of participating facilities.

In the event of a student exposure/non-exposure occurrence, use the following forms and instructional guides:

• Employee Occurrence Exposure Form (PDF)
• Faculty Latex Allergy Policy (PDF)
• Introduction to HPHS Student Policies (PDF)
• OSHA Haz-Com Standard (PDF)
• Patient Exposed to Student Blood/Bodily Fluid (PDF)
• Patient Exposed to Employee's Blood/Bodily Fluid (PDF)
• Student Guidelines on Contagious Diseases and Other Medical Conditions with Restrictions (PDF)
• Student Exposure Form (PDF)
• Student Guidelines for Exposure (PDF)
• Student Exposure Classification Statement (PDF)
• Student Maternity Policy (PDF)
• Student Non-Exposure Occurrence Form (PDF)

The exposure control safety plan was prepared so that employees of Central Piedmont are provided with a set of standards to assist them in preventing accidents and injuries to employees, students, and visitors. The  multi-campus safety program promotes safe work practices, safety awareness, and employee education through a combination of training, periodic inspections, and technical assistance.

Central Piedmont is required to adhere to all regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 CFR PART 1900) as enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

This act states, “Every employer will furnish each of their employees a place of employment free from recognized hazards,” and “shall comply with occupational safety and health standards.” Central Piedmont makes every effort to comply with the OSHA Act, to eliminate all recognized hazards, and to protect all persons on our campuses.

• Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA CFR (PDF)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Manual (PDF)

Ergonomics is the science of fitting jobs to the people who work in them. The goal of ergonomics is to make work more comfortable and to improve both health and productivity. Workshops are offered to help address the physical, environmental, and emotional aspects of work and discussion includes computer use, repetitive motion, musculoskeletal disorders, etc.

Ergonomic disorders are the most rapidly growing category of work related illnesses. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety will survey awareness or lack of awareness of Ergonomics within the college community, identify and assess needs and risk factors at worksites, provide training and education to faculty and staff, provide resources to faculty and staff so that they may be empowered to proactively implement changes to improve safety, comfort, and function at their worksites. 

To request an assessment of your workstation, fill out a Request for Workplace Ergonomic Assessment.

Please note: A workstation self assessment must first be completed and attached with your request. 

• Meningitis fact sheet (PDF)
• MRSA fact sheet (PDF)
• Norovirus fact sheet (PDF)
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough) fact sheet (PDF)
• Tuberculosis fact sheet (PDF)