W. Va. Code R. § 64-82-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 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.