WAC 296-823-140. Control employee exposure

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 suctioning 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 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 suctioning 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