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      Jennifer Bell
      Jennifer Bell, MBA, FACMPE

      Under federal law, practices are required to have an OSHA program and be compliant under OSHA guidelines. Here is what you need to know to ensure you’re prepared for an OSHA site visit.

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      Jennifer Bell, FACMPE, can be reached at Jennifer.Bell1@BSWHealth.org.

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