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Needlestick and Sharps Safety Resources: Ask The B. Braun Safety Expert
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OSHA directive (11/99): www.osha-slc.gov/html/ndlreport052099.html
OSHA's Revised Bloodborne Pathogens Standard - Published 1/18/01: www.osha-slc.gov/FedReg_osha_data/FED20010118A.html
OSHA Directives - Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens: www.osha-slc.gov/OshDoc/Directive_data/CPL_2-2_44D.html
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Module:
OSHA Frequently Asked Questions About Needlestick Injuries: www.osha-slc.gov/needlesticks/needlefaq.html
CDC Safety Alert (through NIOSH, 11/99): www.cdc.gov/niosh/2000-108.html
US Senate House Needlestick Bills: thomas.loc.gov/
OSHA Needlestick Prevention: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/needlestick/
OSHA Subject Page for Needlesticks: www.osha-slc.gov/needlesticks/index.html
Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Healthcare Settings: www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/2000-108.pdf
OSHA's Safer Needle Devices - Protecting Healthcare Workers: www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/needlestick/saferneedledevices/saferneedledevices.html
NIOSH Alert Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings: www.cdc.gov/niosh/2000-108.html
CDC Health Topic Needlesticks: www.cdc.gov/health/needlesticks.htm
Active and Passive Safety Devices Managing Infection Control February 2003: Managing Infection Control - Feb. '03 PDF file (74kb)
Are Your Safety Sharps Really Safe? Managing Infection Control August 2003: Managing Infection Control - Aug. '03 PDF file (170kb)
An Ounce of Prevention Managing Infection Control August 2003: Managing Infection Control - Aug. '03 PDF file (377kb)
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