Worker Recommendations
To protect themselves and their co-workers, healthcare workers should be aware of the hazards posed by needlestick injuries.
Dispose of used needle devices in proper sharps containers: not biohazard bags.
Use proper safety devices and improved work practices as follows:
- Plan safe handling and disposal before beginning any procedure using needles.
- Avoid the use of needles where safe and effective alternatives are available.
- Help your employer select and evaluate devices with safety features.
- Use devices with safety features provided by your employer.
- Avoid recapping needles.
- Dispose of used needle devices promptly in appropriate sharps disposal containers.
- Report all needlestick and other sharps-related injuries promptly to ensure that you receive appropriate follow-up care.
- Tell your employer about hazards from needles that you observe in your work environment.
- Participate in bloodborne pathogen training and follow recommended infection prevention practices, including hepatitis B vaccination.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-10. Dispose of used needle devices promptly in appropriate _____.
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