Revisions to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard were: - answer Mandated
because occupational exposure to BBPs from accidental sharps injuries in healthcare
and other occupational settings continues to be a serious problem
The annual review of the exposure control plan must document: - answer
One new element added to the employer's annual review of the exposure control plan
requirements: - answer Reflects changes in technology that eliminate or reduce
exposure to BBPs
Specifically, the revised OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard obligates employers to
consider safer needle devices when they conduct their annual exposure control plan
(ECP) review. - answer True
The revision to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard added new requirements for
employers, including: - answer A and B
Needleless systems means any device that does not use needles for: - answer All of the
above
According to the revised Standard, engineering controls mean: - answer Controls like
self-sheathing needles, safer medical devices, and needleless systems
Why does the revised Standard require the involvement of frontline employees in
selecting safer devices? - answer
The purpose of the sharps injury log is: - answer To help both employees and
employers track all needlesticks to help identify problem areas or operations
Which of the following is an example oof engineering controls under the revised
definition? - answer All are examples
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