Infection or Chemical Exposure Emergency · CDA

Which of the following engineering controls helps reduce the likelihood of sharps injuries in dental clinics?

  1. Recapping used needles with both hands after each injection
  2. Using puncture-resistant sharps containers at the point of use
  3. Leaving all used sharps out on the tray until the very end of the day
  4. Discarding used sharps directly into the regular waste bins
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Correct answer: Using puncture-resistant sharps containers at the point of use

Using puncture-resistant sharps containers placed near the point of use reduces handling and risk of percutaneous injury, which is a recommended engineering control.

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