Post Medical’s line of sharps containers and High Security container cabinets are designed to help end-users economically comply with clinical and regulatory guidelines
When considering annual reviews of your Exposure Control Plan or Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention Program, Post Medical’s line of controlled access waste cabinets can help deliver the results you desire.
OSHA Recommendations
OSHA Standards 1910.1030
Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure
The Exposure Plan shall be reviewed and updated at least annually
Reflect changes in technology that eliminate or reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens and
Document annually consideration and implementation of appropriate commercially available and effective safer medical devices designed to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure
immediately or as soon as possible after use, contaminated reusable sharps shall be placed in appropriate containers until properly processed
US Department of Health and Human Services
Selecting Evaluating and Using Sharps Disposal Containers
US Department of Health and Human Services. (1998). Selecting Evaluating and Using Sharps Disposal Containers.
US Department of Transportation
Transporting Infectious Substances Safely
US Department of Transportation. Transporting Infectious Substances Safely. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Guidance Statement: Sharps Injury Prevention in the Perioperative Setting
AORN. (2011). Guidance Statement: Sharps Injury Prevention in the Perioperative Setting. AORN.
H.R.5178
Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
One Hundred Sixth Congress of the United States of America (2000). Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act -H.R.5178.
OSHA
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030