W. Va. Code R. § 64-82-10 - Placement of Sharps Containers
10.1. Sharps disposable containers should be
strategically located and placed so as to be easily visible and to avoid
overfilling; they should be within easy horizontal reach of the user. Systems
should have secure locking and enable easy replacement. When containers are
fixed to a wall, the vertical height should allow the worker to view the
opening or access to the container.
10.2. The division of health, shall as part
of its review of sharps injury logs, determine whether injuries have occurred
due to a lack of sharps containers. The division will report any noncompliance
with the sharps containers requirement to the Office of Health Facilities
Certification and Licensure.
Notes
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