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03/22/2024 Application of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard to digital rectal examinations for rectal foreign bodies
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02/08/2023 Is a single-handed scalpel blade removal device an engineering control under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
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02/08/2023 Is a single-handed scalpel blade removal device an engineering control under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
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02/08/2023 Is a single-handed scalpel blade removal device an engineering control under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
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02/08/2023 Is a single-handed scalpel blade removal device an engineering control under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
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11/06/2020 Emergency eyewash requirements for eye hazards caused by bloodborne pathogens
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09/06/2019 Shipping Labels for Blood Contaminated Medical Devices
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01/06/2017 Use of reusable microblading tools in the cosmetic tattoo industry
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01/06/2017 Use of reusable microblading tools in the cosmetic tattoo industry
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03/22/2016 Clarification of work practice controls when using needless connectors
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01/10/2014
Specifying decontamination disinfectants and procedures
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01/31/2013 Transporting contaminated surgical instruments for cleaning
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07/13/2012 Applicability of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard during transection of the umbilical cord.
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12/19/2011 Removal of Contaminated Needles Prior to Disposal.
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11/24/2008 OSHA's position on the use of Novartis' Fluvirin device.
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11/21/2008 OSHA's position on the use of fingers or a two-handed procedure with a hemostat to remove scalpel blades.
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11/21/2008 OSHA's position on the use of fingers or a two-handed procedure with a hemostat to remove scalpel blades.
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09/25/2008 OSHA's position on the use of Q104 needle removal device.
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09/25/2008 OSHA's position on the use of Q104 needle removal device.
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09/09/2008 OSHA's position on the use of lancets or lancing devices without safety-engineered features for finger prick blood sampling in the workplace.
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05/05/2008 Clarification of the use and selection of BBP safety devices.
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06/21/2007 Whether the BD SmartSlip™ is an acceptable safety-engineered device under 1910.1030.
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03/02/2007 Requirements for safety-engineered sharps for stockpiled pandemic influenza vaccines and pre-filled syringes.
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01/29/2007 Whether shielding is required when removing Becton Dickinson's blood tubes with a Hemoguard® closure.
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05/17/2006 Requirements for covered beverages at nurses' stations.
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12/22/2005
Use of passing trays and single-handed scalpel blade remover in a surgical setting.
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12/08/2005 "Freehand" piercing without the use of forceps or other engineering controls violates the bloodborne pathogens standards.
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09/06/2005 Applicability of the bloodborne pathogens standard to persons who self-administer injectable medications.
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09/06/2005 Applicability of the bloodborne pathogens standard to persons who self-administer injectable medications.
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06/03/2005 Definition of contaminated sharps; engineering controls and good work practice controls must be implemented; ECP must be reviewed annually.
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03/28/2005 Containment and disposal requirements for disposable razors used in long-term health care facilities for personal grooming.
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12/09/2004 Needle removal procedures for situations where other methods of disposal are infeasible or required by a specific procedure.
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12/09/2004 Needle removal procedures for situations where other methods of disposal are infeasible or required by a specific procedure.
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09/03/2004 OSHA has no specific standard on autoclaving used medical instruments.
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09/01/2004 Limiting factors for implementing the use of engineering controls, i.e., safety scalpels, under the Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
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05/27/2004 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard application to bifurcated needles; acceptability and appropriateness of safety bifurcated needles.
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04/20/2004 Clarification from OSHA regarding the use of the NeedleguardTM in a hospital environment.
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08/19/2003 Recapping of contaminated needles used in body piercing.
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08/19/2003 Recapping of contaminated needles used in body piercing.
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03/31/2003 Acceptable use of antiseptic-hand cleansers for bloodborne pathogen decontamination and as an appropriate handwashing practice.
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03/31/2003 Acceptable use of antiseptic-hand cleansers for bloodborne pathogen decontamination and as an appropriate handwashing practice.
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03/19/2003 Engineering control requirements for allergy and immunization injections.
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02/20/2003 Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act and the requirement to include safety-engineered sharps devices in pre-packaged surgical kits or trays.
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11/21/2002 Safer medical devices must be selected based on employee feedback and device effectiveness, not Group Purchasing Organizations.
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09/17/2002 Labeling requirements for packages used to ship blood or OPIM.
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09/12/2002 Needle destruction device use as an engineering control for the Bloodbore Pathogens standard.
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08/22/2002 Universal precautions application to elective surgeries.
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07/29/2002 Applicability of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard to the tattoo and body piercing industries.
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06/12/2002 Re-use of blood tube holders.
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11/26/2001 Response to the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.
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08/24/2001
Standard syringes may still be used in certain situations.
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06/27/2001
Means of reducing needlestick exposure hazards.
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06/11/2001 Decontamination and labeling requirements for BBP-contaminated equipment and sharps.
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05/17/2001
Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act amplifies the requirements to use safer needle devices.
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02/09/2001 Use of engineering and work practice controls during pouring of blood or OPIM.
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01/11/2001 Labeling requirements under the HAZCOM and Laboratory standards;use of safe needle devices.
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12/15/2000 Engineering controls must be used to prevent needlesticks where feasible.
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12/15/2000 Engineering controls must be used to prevent needlesticks where feasible.
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11/01/1999 Bloodborne Pathogens: Handwashing facilities must be readily accessible.
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11/01/1999 Bloodborne Pathogens: Handwashing facilities must be readily accessible.
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11/01/1999 Bloodborne Pathogens: Handwashing facilities must be readily accessible.
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01/26/1993 Recapping of contaminated needles.
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09/04/1992 Bloodborne pathogens standard's relationship to beverage consumption at nurses stations.
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06/01/1992 Application of provisions of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard to Funeral and Nursing Homes.
