Occupational Safety and Health Administration Logs

Do you need to wear gloves by OSHA standards when giving and allergy immunotherapy injection?

The doctors office where I work informed me that I do not need to wear gloves when giving injections. My thought is that they do not want to keep buying as many gloves for the office and I do not feel safe giving the shots without protection. I need to know if its against OSHA reg so I don't get fired or layed off for continuing to use them.

Public Comments

1. Q33. Are gloves required when giving an injection? A33. Gloves are not required to be worn when giving an injection as long as hand contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials is not reasonably anticipated