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Response: The sharps injury log is used to track devices that are causing injuries and may need to be replaced; it is not intended to track employees having injuries. The log is a valuable surveillance tool for healthcare facilities to identify departments, devices, and/or procedures where injuries are occurring.
Sharps injuries must be reported to HSE under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) if: an employee is injured by a sharp known to be contaminated with a blood-borne virus (BBV), eg hepatitis B or C or HIV.
How does OSHA define a recordable injury or illness? Any work-related fatality. Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job. Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.
OSHA's Recordkeeping regulation, 29 CFR 1904.8(a), requires employers to record all work-related needlestick injuries and cuts from sharp objects that are contaminated with another person's blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).
How are needlestick and sharps injuries recorded? All wounds caused by contaminated or potentially contaminated sharp objects must initially be recorded on the OSHA log as injuries. If the worker did not miss any time from work or require job restrictions or a job transfer, then the \u201cother recordable\u201d category is used.
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The sharps injury log must contain, at a minimum, the type and brand of device involved in the injury (if known), the department or work area where the exposure incident occurred, and an explanation of how the incident occurred.
If you suffer an injury from a sharp which may be contaminated: Encourage the wound to gently bleed, ideally holding it under running water. Wash the wound using running water and plenty of soap. Don't scrub the wound while you are washing it.
The Sharps Injury Log should include all sharps injuries occurring in a calendar year. The log must be retained for five years following the end of the year to which it relates. The Log must be kept in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the affected employee.
1 Needle Stick/Sharps Injury \u2022 Gently encourage bleeding under running water. Do not suck or squeeze the wound. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap under running water for 2-3 minutes. Cover the area with a waterproof dressing or bandage.
Only through reporting incidents can hospitals perform accurate risk assessments, allowing them to channel their efforts and reduce the danger for healthcare workers and patients alike.

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