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NIOSH Publication No. 2000-135:What Every Worker Should Know: How to Protect Yourself From Needlestick Injuries |
July 1997 |
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Preventing needlestick injuries is the best way to protect yourself from these infections. |
Any worker who may come in contact with needles is at risk, including nursing staff, lab workers, doctors, and housekeepers.
This document is also available in PDF format. 2000-135.pdf |
Estimates indicate that 600,000 to 800,000 needlestick injuries occur each year. Unfortunately, about half of these injuries are not reported. Always report needlestick injuries to your employer to ensure that you receive appropriate followup care.
Yes. Past studies have shown that needlestick injuries are often associated with these activities:
For additional information, see NIOSH Alert: Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings [DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2000-108]. Single copies of the Alert are available from the following:
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DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2000-135