Control employee exposure.
Summary
Your responsibility:
To use feasible controls to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
Important:
If occupational exposure remains after implementing these controls, personal protective equipment must be used. See WAC
296-823-150, Personal protective equipment.
You must meet the requirements ... | in this section: |
Use feasible controls, including appropriate equipment and safer medical devices, to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure | |
Handle contaminated sharps properly and safely | |
Handle reusable sharps properly and safely | |
Minimize splashing, spraying, splattering and generation of droplets | |
Make sure items are appropriately labeled | |
Make sure employees clean their hands | |
Prohibit food, drink, and other personal activities in the work area | |
Prohibit pipetting or suctioning by mouth | |
Place specimens in an appropriate container | |
Examine and label contaminated equipment | |
Make sure your worksite is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition | |
Handle regulated waste properly and safely | |
Handle contaminated laundry properly and safely | |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-823-140, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 03-09-110, § 296-823-140, filed 4/22/03, effective 8/1/03.]