Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-5-9-.06
The most effective available needleless systems and sharps with engineered sharps injury protection (ESIP) shall be included as engineering and work practice controls in each facility. Two exceptions are when no such devices or systems are available in the marketplace and when the appropriate evaluation committee (consisting of =50% front-line health care workers) determines by objective product evaluation criteria that use of such devices will jeopardize patient or employee safety with regard to a specific medical procedure. Employers shall ensure that all front-line health care workers are trained on the use of all engineering controls before they are introduced into the clinical setting.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-9-.06
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 31-12-13.