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work practice controls

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work practice controls
Occupational safety An OSHA term for controls that ↓ the risk of exposure–to blood-borne pathogens–by altering the manner in which a task is performed–eg, prohibition of 2-handed needle recapping, mouth pipetting, other high-risk practices


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1030(g)(2)(i)]; and * solicit input in the identification, evaluation, and selection of effective engineering and work practice controls from non-managerial employees who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps [29 CFR 1910.
4) The document must include engineering controls to eliminate or isolate hazards, work practice controls to list safe behaviors and define protective equipment, and administrative controls that clearly state policies and procedures that reduce risks.
95 Paperback RA642 Intended for blood bank employees and other health care workers, this slim training manual explains OSHA guidelines for minimizing exposure to bloodborne pathogens through a combination of universal precautions, work practice controls, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment.
 
 
 
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