OSHA Bulletin Explains Needle Disposal Policy

From: Professional Safety | Date: December 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

A new OSHA safety and health information bulletin explains the agency's policy on the disposal of contaminated needles and blood tube holders following blood drawing procedures.

"Removing contaminated needles and reusing blood tube holders can pose multiple hazards," says OSHA Administrator John Henshaw. "Single-use blood tube holders, when used with engineering and work practice controls, simply provide the best level of protection against needlestick injures. That is why the standard generally prohibits removing needles and reusing blood tube holders."

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