Section 12 - Needlestick Safety And Prevention Act

Question 1

When was the Needle Safety and Prevention Act signed into law?

Answer 1

Nov 6, 2000

Question 2

What was the minimum requirements for the sharps injury log?

Answer 2

What 1) The type and brand of device involved in the incident
Where 2) The department or work area where the exposure incident occurred
How 3) An explanation of how the incident occurred

Question 3

Does your employer have to establish and maintain a sharps injury log?

Answer 3

YES

Question 4

Why did Congress feel it necessary to modify OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

Answer 4

To outline in greater detail OSHAs requirement for employers to identify, evaluate, and implement safer medical devices.

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE: You must know your blood type to report the incident?

Answer 5

FALSE