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contaminated sharp |
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contaminated sharp Any object that is capable of penetrating mucocutaneous surfaces including, but not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and exposed ends of dental wires, which is contaminated by blood
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A contaminated sharp could certainly be a lethal weapon," Weller said. In fact, one out of every seven US healthcare workers is accidentally stuck by a contaminated sharp every year. The updated standard also requires employers to maintain a log of injuries from contaminated sharps. |
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