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Sharps are objects that can penetrate a worker's skin, such as needles, scalpels, broken glass, capillary tubes and the exposed ends of dental wires.

Sharps are objects that can penetrate a worker's skin, such as needles, scalpels, broken glass, capillary tubes and the exposed ends of dental wires.

Place only sharps (as defined in OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, for example, contaminated syringes, needles, lancets, scalpels, infusion needle sets, connection needles, auto-injectors) in sharps disposal containers.

Place only sharps (as defined in OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, for example, contaminated syringes, needles, lancets, scalpels, infusion needle sets, connection needles, auto-injectors) in sharps disposal containers.

Sharps are defined as a device with physical characteristics having the potential to puncture, lacerate or otherwise penetrate the skin. These may include contaminated hypodermic needles, syringes, disposable scalpel blades, intact or broken glass and/or hard plastic.

Sharps are defined as a device with physical characteristics having the potential to puncture, lacerate or otherwise penetrate the skin. These may include contaminated hypodermic needles, syringes, disposable scalpel blades, intact or broken glass and/or hard plastic.

Sharps contaminated with an infected patient's blood can transmit more than 20 diseases, including hepatitis B, C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Because of this transmission risk, sharps injuries can cause worry and stress to the many thousands who receive them.

Sharps contaminated with an infected patient's blood can transmit more than 20 diseases, including hepatitis B, C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Because of this transmission risk, sharps injuries can cause worry and stress to the many thousands who receive them.

Sharps Safety Eliminate sharps from procedures or substitute for safer sharps devices as appropriate. Develop written procedures to handle sharps safely. Train all staff working with sharps. Dispose of sharps properly. Prepare for exposure and spill response.

Sharps are objects that can penetrate a worker's skin, such as needles, scalpels, broken glass, capillary tubes and the exposed ends of dental wires.

Sharps Safety Eliminate sharps from procedures or substitute for safer sharps devices as appropriate. Develop written procedures to handle sharps safely. Train all staff working with sharps. Dispose of sharps properly. Prepare for exposure and spill response.

Needles should not be resheathed, unless an appropriate re-capping device is available. Sharps (needles, scalpel blades, razor blades) are to be disposed of into approved impermeable sharps containers designated for the disposal of sharps.

Place only sharps (as defined in OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, for example, contaminated syringes, needles, lancets, scalpels, infusion needle sets, connection needles, auto-injectors) in sharps disposal containers.

Needles should not be resheathed, unless an appropriate re-capping device is available. Sharps (needles, scalpel blades, razor blades) are to be disposed of into approved impermeable sharps containers designated for the disposal of sharps.

Sharps are defined as a device with physical characteristics having the potential to puncture, lacerate or otherwise penetrate the skin. These may include contaminated hypodermic needles, syringes, disposable scalpel blades, intact or broken glass and/or hard plastic.

Other recommendations for using sharps include never bending, breaking, or recapping needles or blades. Always maintain visual contact with sharps during use. Immediately placing needles and other sharps into a sharps disposable container is instrumental when using sharps.

Other recommendations for using sharps include never bending, breaking, or recapping needles or blades. Always maintain visual contact with sharps during use. Immediately placing needles and other sharps into a sharps disposable container is instrumental when using sharps.

Sharps contaminated with an infected patient's blood can transmit more than 20 diseases, including hepatitis B, C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Because of this transmission risk, sharps injuries can cause worry and stress to the many thousands who receive them.

An effective sharps injury prevention program includes several components that must work in concert to prevent healthcare personnel from suffering needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries. This program plan is designed to be integrated into existing performance improvement, infection control, and safety programs.

An effective sharps injury prevention program includes several components that must work in concert to prevent healthcare personnel from suffering needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries. This program plan is designed to be integrated into existing performance improvement, infection control, and safety programs.

Sharps Safety Eliminate sharps from procedures or substitute for safer sharps devices as appropriate. Develop written procedures to handle sharps safely. Train all staff working with sharps. Dispose of sharps properly. Prepare for exposure and spill response.

Keep the object pointed away from yourself and other people at all times. Never recap or bend a sharp object. Keep your fingers away from the tip of the object. If the object is reusable, put it in a secure, closed container after you use it.

Keep the object pointed away from yourself and other people at all times. Never recap or bend a sharp object. Keep your fingers away from the tip of the object. If the object is reusable, put it in a secure, closed container after you use it.

Needles should not be resheathed, unless an appropriate re-capping device is available. Sharps (needles, scalpel blades, razor blades) are to be disposed of into approved impermeable sharps containers designated for the disposal of sharps.

Put needles or similar medical supplies into the sharps bin immediately after using them and do not try to take them out again. Only fill the bin to where it says "Do not fill above this line". Keep your sharps bin in a safe place so it's not a risk to other people and is out of the sight and reach of children.

Put needles or similar medical supplies into the sharps bin immediately after using them and do not try to take them out again. Only fill the bin to where it says "Do not fill above this line". Keep your sharps bin in a safe place so it's not a risk to other people and is out of the sight and reach of children.

Other recommendations for using sharps include never bending, breaking, or recapping needles or blades. Always maintain visual contact with sharps during use. Immediately placing needles and other sharps into a sharps disposable container is instrumental when using sharps.

What to do if you receive a sharps injury Encourage the wound to gently bleed, ideally holding it under running water. Wash the wound using running water and plenty of soap. Don't scrub the wound while you are washing it. Don't suck the wound. Dry the wound and cover it with a waterproof plaster or dressing.

What to do if you receive a sharps injury Encourage the wound to gently bleed, ideally holding it under running water. Wash the wound using running water and plenty of soap. Don't scrub the wound while you are washing it. Don't suck the wound. Dry the wound and cover it with a waterproof plaster or dressing.

Examples of sharps include hypodermic needles; syringes; surgical needles; Pasteur pipettes; scalpels; capillary pipettes; razor blades; contaminated (with biohazardous materials) glass slides, cover slips, and broken glassware.

An effective sharps injury prevention program includes several components that must work in concert to prevent healthcare personnel from suffering needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries. This program plan is designed to be integrated into existing performance improvement, infection control, and safety programs.

Examples of sharps include hypodermic needles; syringes; surgical needles; Pasteur pipettes; scalpels; capillary pipettes; razor blades; contaminated (with biohazardous materials) glass slides, cover slips, and broken glassware.

Keep the object pointed away from yourself and other people at all times. Never recap or bend a sharp object. Keep your fingers away from the tip of the object. If the object is reusable, put it in a secure, closed container after you use it.

Put needles or similar medical supplies into the sharps bin immediately after using them and do not try to take them out again. Only fill the bin to where it says "Do not fill above this line". Keep your sharps bin in a safe place so it's not a risk to other people and is out of the sight and reach of children.

What to do if you receive a sharps injury Encourage the wound to gently bleed, ideally holding it under running water. Wash the wound using running water and plenty of soap. Don't scrub the wound while you are washing it. Don't suck the wound. Dry the wound and cover it with a waterproof plaster or dressing.

Examples of sharps include hypodermic needles; syringes; surgical needles; Pasteur pipettes; scalpels; capillary pipettes; razor blades; contaminated (with biohazardous materials) glass slides, cover slips, and broken glassware.