All Blog Posts Tagged 'needlestick' (3)

Does the standard apply to public sector (State and local government) employees?



Federal OSHA standards do not apply to public sector employees, but the 24 states and two territories that operate OSHA-approved state plans are required to enforce an "at least as effective" standard in the public…

What is the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act?



The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (the Act) (Pub. L. 106-430) was signed into law on November 6, 2000. Because occupational…

Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention

Introduction

Needlestick injuries and other sharps-related injuries which expose workers to bloodborne…