What is the rationale for using safe sharps handling practices such as avoiding two-handed needle recapping and hand-to-hand instrument passing in dental clinics?

1. To make routine dental procedures noticeably faster
2. To reduce percutaneous injuries and bloodborne pathogen spread
3. To eliminate the ongoing need for personal protective equipment
4. To prevent the accidental loss of costly instruments

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