Written Exposure Control Plans

Hospitals shall develop written exposure control plans that include an effective procedure for identifying and selecting existing sharps injury prevention technology consistent with the federal regulations concerning occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030, the Occupational Safety& Health Administration’s (OSHA) Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. Written exposure control plans shall be updated when necessary to reflect progress in sharps injury prevention technology as determined by the Department.