WAC 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:

     Use 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.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 03-09-110, § 296-823-140, filed 4/22/03, effective 8/1/03.]