Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Sharp materials
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342.92With respect to sharp materials, an employer shall ensure that
(a) safe means of handling needles, knives, scissors, scalpels, broken glass and other sharp materials are used,
(b) recapping of needles before disposal is not permitted unless the recapping device is specifically designed for single-handed use, or is otherwise safe for use, and
(c) biohazard sharp puncture–resistant containers are used for the disposal of needles, knives, scissors, scalpels, broken glass and other sharp materials to prevent the possibility of cuts or puncture.
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