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Take this short quiz to find out how much you know about ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Select the best answer for each question. Answers are at the bottom of the page.

Blood or body fluids may contain germs (pathogens) that can cause disease. If there is an accident at work involving blood or body fluids, these germs can be spread. These are the most common causes of infection in the workplace. Read on to learn more.

Try testing yourself to see what you know about bloodborne pathogens.

Learn about the OSHA regulations that can help you prevent dangerous diseases.

Your employer will put into place safe work practices, procedures, tools, and equipment (controls) to help guide and protect you from bloodborne pathogens. Learn your employer's controls. Then follow them to protect yourself.

Suddenly you're faced with an accident on the job. With a quick study of the situation, you can decide how best to handle it. Before you help, take the right steps to protect yourself and others from infection from bloodborne pathogens.

Whether or not housekeeping is a regular part of your job, at some time you might be involved in cleaning up after an accident. Correct cleaning of the accident site keeps blood or body fluids away from yourself and others. Read on to learn more.

Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing germs carried in blood or other body fluids. If blood or body fluids have touched your eyes, mouth, nose, or any other opening or break in your skin, you've been involved in an exposure incident. Here's what you need to know.

An audiometric test measures how well you hear. It's quick and painless. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and your employer may require this test each year. Follow through with it. You can't "fail" a hearing test. The test results just help your employer know whether more hearing protection is required.