What Regulations Govern the Use of Safety Needles?
Several regulations and guidelines govern the use of safety needles, including:
- [OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard]: Requires employers to identify and use safer medical devices. - [Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act]: Mandates the use of safety-engineered devices to reduce needlestick injuries. - [CDC Guidelines]: Recommend the use of safety needles to prevent occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens.
