OSHA

How should reusable sharps (e.g., large bore needles, scalpels, saws, etc.) be handled?

Reusable sharps must be placed in containers which are puncture-resistant, leakproof on the sides and bottom, and properly labeled or color-coded until they are reprocessed. Contaminated reusable sharps must not be stored or reprocessed in a manner that would require the employee to reach by hand into containers.


October 2018

Tags: OSHA, Engineering Controls