Correct Answers
Revisions to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard were: correct
answer -Mandated because occupational exposure to BBPs from accidental
sharps injuries in healthcare and other occupational settings continues to be a
serious problem
The annual review of the exposure control plan must document: correct
answer -
One new element added to the employer's annual review of the exposure
control plan requirements: correct answer -Reflects changes in technology
that eliminate or reduce exposure to BBPs
Specifically, the revised OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard obligates
employers to consider safer needle devices when they conduct their annual
exposure control plan (ECP) review. correct answer -True
The revision to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard added new requirements
for employers, including: correct answer -A and B
Needleless systems means any device that does not use needles for: correct
answer -All of the above
According to the revised Standard, engineering controls mean: correct
answer -Controls like self-sheathing needles, safer medical devices, and
needleless systems
Why does the revised Standard require the involvement of frontline
employees in selecting safer devices? correct answer -
The purpose of the sharps injury log is: correct answer -To help both
employees and employers track all needlesticks to help identify problem areas
or operations
Which of the following is an example oof engineering controls under the
revised definition? correct answer -All are examples