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Needlestick is one of the most common dangers to healthcare workers, exposing them to the dangers of HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and other bloodborne pathogens. OSHA estimates that 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
OSHA requires that healthcare facilities have a Needlestick/Sharps Safety Program to ensure the health and safety of workers. EH&E can help you develop and implement an effective program and training for your facility. If you already have a program in place, we can review and analyze historical data to identify trends as to where / when incidents are occurring. Using this information, we can provide recommendations to improve the program and the safety of your workers.
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