Choyce Products’ new urine collection and transport container with recessed needle is the newest, safest, most efficacious product on the market! This device contains an infection control lid that protects any individual from a potential sharps injury, and it is the only device on the market that follows OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, as well as the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines regarding engineering and safety controls!
The importance of compliance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 cannot be overstated - not only for ensuring the safety of frontline medical workers, but also for minimizing the potential financial risks that employers may face for failure to comply.
What is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
This standard mandates the use of engineering controls as the primary defense against needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposure. It emphasizes that employers must evaluate, implement, and document the use of safer medical devices (e.g., self-sheathing needles, retractable needles, blunt suture needles) to minimize or eliminate exposure risks.
Acceptable Engineering Controls
Under OSHA, safety-engineered needles and sharps (SESIPs) must possess the following characteristics:
- Built-in Safety: The device feature (like a sliding sheath or hinge) must be an integral part of the device, not a separate accessory. (✔ Choyce Products Guarantee)
- Barrier Protection: It must provide a reliable barrier between the user’s hands and the sharp point after use. (✔ Choyce Products Guarantee)
- Permanent Mechanism: The safety feature must remain in effect after disposal. (✔ Choyce Products Guarantee)
- Intuitive Design: It must be simple to operate and require minimal training. (✔ Choyce Products Guarantee)
Although the safety and efficacy of diagnostics are often ignored in the present hospital environment, these rules are not merely guidelines; they are enforceable legal requirements, with noncompliance exposing employers to the risk of significant penalties, shutdowns, and criminal liability.
NIOSH Guidelines
The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health also urges hospitals to prioritize engineering controls. They stress that hospitals should use syringes with built-in sharps injury protection (SIP), and that whenever safe and effective alternatives exist, like Choyce Products’ new urine collection and transport container, they should replace existing lines entirely. Following these guidelines is highly recommended in order to create the safest possible environment for patients, medical workers, and employers alike!
