UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

Bloodborne Pathogens

Environmental & Occupational Safety Training

Introduction

Engineering and Work Practice Controls

Needlestick Safety

Two commonly used engineering controls are

Needleless Systems: devices that do not use a needle for:

  • Collection of bodily fluids
  • Administration of medication/fluids
  • Any other procedure with potential percutaneous exposure to a contaminated sharp

Sharps with Engineered Sharps Injury Protections (SESIP)

  • Non-needle sharp or a needle with a built-in safety feature or mechanism that effectively reduces the risk of an exposure incident.

Examples of SESIP devices are shown on the next page.

EOS Training Resources