The best way to determine appropriate protections for workers exposed to Ebola is to consult the CDC guidance, which includes recommendations for PPE and infection control practices from CDC's Ebola web page. Employers also must protect their workers from exposure to chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection.

Oct 17, 2014 · The new CDC guidelines are being prepared for release as President Barack Obama named former White House official Ron Klain to coordinate the U.S. response to Ebola amid rising public concern Advocacy groups urge federal OSHA to expedite stalled infection control rule Although widespread outbreak of the Ebola virus in the United States is unlikely, California's worker protection and public health agencies announced on Oct. 15, 2014, interim guidelines for preventing occupational exposure to the deadly disease. Ebola outbreak: CDC releases new guidelines for protective gear Health officials have released new guidelines for how health workers should gear up to treat Ebola patients. Social Sharing Oct 20, 2014 · CDC issues formal guidelines giving workers more protection against Ebola. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has set up new guidelines for health workers taking care of patients Ebola Control & Prevention in the Workplace By Kurt M. Graham / Nov 12, 2014 After the spread of the Ebola virus into the United States, many employers have wondered how best to handle and proactively prevent the disease from Oct 21, 2014 · Federal officials announced new guidelines on Monday evening for the protection of hospital workers caring for patients infected with Ebola — guidelines that might have prevented the infection In the wake of criticism by nurses and other healthcare workers over the absence of clear guidelines for protecting hospital personnel treating patients infected with Ebola, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated recommendations outlining proper use of personal protective equipment