European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) provides guidance in the framework agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector. Chemfort™ meets EU-OSHA’s requirements.

The purpose of the framework agreement is to:

  • Achieve the safest possible working environment
  • Prevent workers’ injuries caused by all medical sharps (including needle-sticks)
  • Protect workers at risk
  • Set up an integrated approach establishing policies in risk assessment, risk prevention, training, information, awareness raising and monitoring
  • Put in place response and follow-up procedures.

The agreement applies to all workers in the hospital and healthcare sector.

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