Wash. Admin. Code § 296-823-140
Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
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 meet the requirements ... | in this section: |
| Use feasible controls, including 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 suc-tioning 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 |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-823-140
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.