Regulatory Report
Covid-19 OSHA Complaint, Kaiser Permanente, 3600 Broadway, OAKLAND, CA, 94611, USA
5 years ago • business
3600 Broadway, Oakland, 94611 California, United States
1. The employer failed to use airborne isolation infection precautions for a suspected COVID-19 case by downgrading the airborne precautions for a novel virus as described in Appendix A to droplet precautions. T8 CCR 5199 2. The employer failed to provide necessary personal protective equipment to employees who may provide care to suspected COVID-19 cases as prescribed for novel viruses in Appendix A and section 5199(g). T8 CCR 5199 3. The employer failed to ensure that respirators are stored to protect them from contamination. Contaminated respirators are stored in bags or pockets and later reused. Contaminated face shields are shared and reused. T8 CCR 5199 4. The employer failed to provide a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter(s), or a respirator providing equivalent or greater protection, to employees who perform high hazard procedures on COVID-19 cases or suspected cases. T8 CCR 5199 5. The employer failed to establish and maintain internal safety guidelines requiring Hand Hygiene Observers during the doffing of contaminated personal protective equipment. T8 CCR 5199Alleged Hazards: 5, Employees Exposed: 1
Source: Osha.gov | Receipt Date: 2020-03-18
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