Infection ControlQuestion 82 of 100
A safer medical device with a retractable needle shield is installed in the office. This is an example of which control?
a.An engineering control, because the device itself isolates or removes the hazard
b.A work practice control, because it changes how a task is performed
c.Personal protective equipment, because it is worn by the employee
d.An administrative record, because it is documented in the exposure control plan
Explanation
Engineering controls are devices that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogen hazard from the workplace, and a self-sheathing or retractable needle is a classic example. Work practice controls change how a procedure is carried out, such as using a one-handed scoop technique. PPE is worn by the employee, and documentation in the plan is a record rather than a control.
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