Employers must solicit input from frontline employees in choosing safer devices and set up a log to track needlesticks, rather than recording only cuts or sticks that actually lead to illness. Employers must also maintain the privacy of employees who have suffered these injuries. A family member, friend, or coworker suddenly collapses in your presence. Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance Matters Let s face it. Work practice controls are only useful when properly followed.
Engineering controls are only useful when properly available and used.
Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act signed Nov. 6, 2000. Critical Incident Stress Management Advanced Rescue Technology. By Marie Nordberg Nosocomial Poisoning Associated With Emergency Department Treatment of Organophosphate Toxicity. Jems Communications Online Journal of Emergency Medical Services information on EMS, fire fighting, rescue, prehospital care, mobile medical services and medical transport. Copyright 2001 National Safety Council.