Are universal precautions observed when handling blood or other potentially infectious materials?
During inspection process, observe laboratory operations involving blood and other potentially infectious materials. Verify that personnel follow universal precautions including the use of engineering controls (sharp containers, biosafety cabinets, biohazard bags), work practice controls (afe handling and disposal of sharps), personal protective equipment, and housekeeping. • Are laminar flow hoods, biological safety cabinets, or equivalent engineering controls available and functioning? Verify during laboratory inspection. • Are biohazard-warning labels used as required? Biohazard labels should be attached to containers of regulated medical waste, including sharp disposal containers, refrigerators and freezers containing blood, or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) and containers used to store or transport blood or OPIM. • Has the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccine series been made available to all employees who have a potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentia
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