Checklist of Highlighted Hazards in Central Supply
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2-Mercury Exposure
can result from contact with accidental spills that can occur during repair, cleaning, or processing of equipment that contains
mercury. |
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3-Glutaraldehyde Exposure
Glutaraldehyde is used as a cold sterilant. OSHA does not currently have a required Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) for
glutaraldehyde. |
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4-Burns and Cuts
from exposure to equipment such as autoclaves and while sorting hot sterilized instruments. |
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a. Is appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) provided if blood or other potentially infectious
material (OPIM) exposure is anticipated?
[1910.1030(d)(3)(i)
- Bloodborne Pathogens] |
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b. Are gloves worn when hand contact with blood, mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or OPIM is anticipated
or when handling contaminated items or surfaces?
[1910.1030(d)(3)(ix)
- Bloodborne Pathogens] |
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c. Are utility gloves decontaminated for re-use only if the integrity of the glove is not compromised? Are
gloves discarded if they are cracked, peeling, torn, or exhibit other signs of deterioration or when their ability to function
as a barrier is compromised?
[1910.1030(d)(3)(ix)(C)
- Bloodborne Pathogens] |
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d. Are engineering controls such as safer needle devices used to help remove or minimize exposures to
bloodborne pathogens? (e.g., self-sheathing needles, needleless connectors, and retractable needles)
[1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)(B)
and 1910.1030(d)(2)(i)
- Bloodborne Pathogens and CPL 2-2-69
- Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens] |
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e. Are sharps properly disposed of immediately or as soon as feasible into appropriate containers that are
closable, puncture resistant, and leak-proof?
[1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1)
- Bloodborne Pathogens]. |
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