1
05/05/2008
Clarification of the use and selection of BBP safety devices.
2
01/18/2007
The use of safety-engineered devices and work practice controls in operating rooms; hospital responsibility to protect independent practitioners under BBP standard.
3
01/12/2006
Employer's obligation to assure the accuracy of the sharps injury log.
4
12/22/2005
Use of passing trays and single-handed scalpel blade remover in a surgical setting.
5
09/01/2004
Limiting factors for implementing the use of engineering controls, i.e., safety scalpels, under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
6
04/20/2004
Clarification from OSHA regarding the use of the NeedleguardTM in a hospital environment.
7
01/20/2004
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to small healthcare facilities and the annual review of the Exposure Control Plan.
8
01/20/2004
Employer's responsibility to re-evaluate engineering controls, i.e., safer needle devices, at least annually.
9
03/19/2003
Engineering control requirements for allergy and immunization injections.
10
09/12/2002
Needle destruction device use as an engineering control for the Bloodbore Pathogens standard.
11
11/26/2001
Response to the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.
12
02/09/2001
Use of engineering and work practice controls during pouring of blood or OPIM.
