Virginia Sample Sharps Injury Log
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Brief description of how the incident occurred The Sharps Injury Log should include all sharps injuries occurring in a calendar year. The log must be retained for five years following the end of the year to which it relates. The Log must be kept in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the affected employee.
The sharps injury log shall contain, at a minimum: (A) The type and brand of device involved in the incident, (B) the department or work area where the exposure incident occurred, and (C) an explanation of how the incident occurred." The sharps injury log must be maintained for the period required by 29 CFR 1904.
(D) Each exposure incident shall be recorded on the Sharps Injury Log within 14 working days of the date the incident is reported to the employer.
The sharps injury log must contain, at a minimum, the type and brand of device involved in the injury (if known), the department or work area where the exposure incident occurred, and an explanation of how the incident occurred.
What to do if you receive a sharps injuryEncourage 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.More items...?
The sharps injury log shall contain, at a minimum: (A) The type and brand of device involved in the incident, (B) the department or work area where the exposure incident occurred, and (C) an explanation of how the incident occurred." The sharps injury log must be maintained for the period required by 29 CFR 1904.
OSHA's Recordkeeping regulation, 29 CFR 1904.8(a), requires employers to record all work-related needlestick injuries and cuts from sharp objects that are contaminated with another person's blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).
You must record all work-related needlestick injuries and cuts from sharp objects that are contaminated with another person's blood or other potentially infectious material (as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1030). You must enter the case on the OSHA 300 Log as an injury.
All wounds caused by contaminated or potentially contaminated sharp objects must initially be recorded on the OSHA log as injuries.
