Ask for feedback at 30 days

Train all staff Inform staff of evaluation and

selection process and solicit input from staff who use sharps

Make final decision and

document

Create assessment team to review devices

and work practices

Gather feedback using criteria on

TDICT forms

Review resources (EPINet, ISIPS, vendors, etc.)

Train assessment team

on trial work practices

and devices

Reviewsharps

injury log

Select improved work practices

and new devices for trial

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Review cycleAnnual assessment of safer sharps devices and work practices

This annual review of sharp medical devices is in the Oregon OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard. See Methods of Compliance.osha.oregon.gov/Pages/topics/bloodborne-pathogens.aspx

1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens: Every employer that uses medical sharps must, at least annually, identify, evaluate, and select engineering and work practice controls.

Trauma Foundation TDICT Projectwww.tdict.org/evaluation2.html

• Involve employees whouse the devices

• Evaluate in each facility

• Document in ExposureControl Plan

Find this handout at: saif.com/safetyandhealth > Biological and physical

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Find more resources at: www.medicalcenter.virginia.edu/epinet

www.isips.org

Sharps injury log

Use this document to record sharps-related injuries

[Your company’s name] Date of injury Case number Type of sharp Brand name Where injury occurred How injury occurred

http://osha.oregon.gov/OSHARules/div2/div2Z-1030-bloodborne.pdf