Ask your doctor about additional counselling if you think that you will require it. Post exposure prophylaxis PEP Your treating doctor may recommend post exposure prophylaxis. A decision to treat will depend upon: Where testing of the source of exposure is possible - whether the source tests positive to HBV or HIV. Whether there has been exposure to blood from that source. This may involve treatments with specific medications that may prevent development of infection.
You should be referred to an infectious diseases specialist for this treatment. Ways to reduce the risk Ways of reducing the risk of needlestick injuries include: Health workers who may come in contact with blood or body fluids should receive hepatitis B vaccinations. Follow all safety procedures in the workplace. Regularly undertake safety refresher courses. Minimise your use of needles. Never re-cap a used needle. Place used needles into a clearly labelled and puncture-proof sharps approved container.
Thoroughly wash the wound with soap and water, and go to your doctor or nearest emergency department as soon as possible. The risk of disease transmission is low. More information here. Give feedback about this page. Was this page helpful? Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Minus Related Pages. Medical Providers Please Note. Safety devices must be chosen with care as no one device or strategy will work in every situation.
In situations where recapping is considered necessary, develop safe approaches which workers can follow. Workers should never move an exposed needle tip towards an unprotected hand. Recap by laying the cap on a flat surface and scoop it onto the tip of a syringe held in one hand.
Keep the free hand away from the sheath and well behind the exposed needle. In addition, all workers at risk should be aware that there is a vaccine available for Hepatitis B. An effective system for disposing of used needles and sharps is crucial to preventing injuries. Have disposal containers readily available. Workers should place needles in wide-mouth, puncture-proof containers. Locate disposal containers specifically where needles and sharps are used to make safe disposal possible.
Replace the containers before they are completely filled - sharps containers should be removed and replaced when they are three quarters full. Make sure they are sealed, collected, and disposed of in accordance with local regulations for biomedical waste. All staff should report every incident in which they find needles or sharps left at the bedside or thrown into the regular garbage. Surveillance programs that provide in-depth analysis of accidents are an important tool for obtaining information.
The goals of these programs should include:. Add a badge to your website or intranet so your workers can quickly find answers to their health and safety questions. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current. CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information.
OSH Answers Fact Sheets Easy-to-read, question-and-answer fact sheets covering a wide range of workplace health and safety topics, from hazards to diseases to ergonomics to workplace promotion. Search all fact sheets: Search. Type a word, a phrase, or ask a question. Needlestick injuries are wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin. Sharps can create a cut in the skin which allows contact between blood, or fluids. The risk of infection after exposure to infected blood varies by bloodborne pathogen.
The diseases include: Blastomycosis Brucellosis Cryptococcosis Diphtheria Cutaneous gonorrhea Herpes Malaria Mycobacteriosis Mycoplasma caviae Rocky Mountain spotted fever Sporotrichosis Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pyogenes Syphilis Toxoplasmosis Tuberculosis Many of these diseases were transmitted in rare, isolated events.
Injuries can occur at every stage of their use, disassembly, or disposal. Improper disposal. During disposal. Recap needle.
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