PDFWAC 296-823-140
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 | WAC 296-823-14005 |
Handle contaminated sharps properly and safely | WAC 296-823-14010 |
Handle reusable sharps properly and safely | WAC 296-823-14015 |
Minimize splashing, spraying, splattering and generation of droplets | WAC 296-823-14020 |
Make sure items are appropriately labeled | WAC 296-823-14025 |
Make sure employees clean their hands | WAC 296-823-14030 |
Prohibit food, drink, and other personal activities in the work area | WAC 296-823-14035 |
Prohibit pipetting or suctioning by mouth | WAC 296-823-14040 |
Place specimens in an appropriate container | WAC 296-823-14045 |
Examine and label contaminated equipment | WAC 296-823-14050 |
Make sure your worksite is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition | WAC 296-823-14055 |
Handle regulated waste properly and safely | WAC 296-823-14060 |
Handle contaminated laundry properly and safely | WAC 296-823-14065 |