35 Pa. Stat. § 7604

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 7604 - Prevention of transmission of infectious diseases

The department shall, by regulation, require the use of protective measures and equipment by individuals, persons and institutions not covered by regulations promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration governing such protective measures and equipment. The department shall develop such regulations pursuant to guidelines established by the CDC. For health care providers covered by the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration governing such protective measures and equipment, the department shall encourage compliance with approved standards. This section shall not preclude the department from exercising rulemaking authority granted under any other act.

35 P.S. § 7604

1990, Nov. 29, P.L. 585, No. 148, § 4, effective in 90 days.