● Closable. ● Constructed to contain all contents and prevent leakage of fluids during handling, storage, transport, or shipping. ● Labeled or color-coded in accordance with paragraphs (g) (1)(i). ● Closed prior to removal to prevent spillage or protrusion of contents during handling, storage, transport, or shipping (OSHA, 2012). Ergonomic considerations Lifting or moving heavy objects, particularly when done repetitively, can result in injuries to the workers involved. Human remains that have been in water for some time are likely to be even heavier than normal. Having more than 13:36-6.5: Marking receptacles All receptacles containing embalming fluid, formaldehyde, or any poisonous or dangerous substances shall be marked to indicate the contents. Receptacles containing blood or waste, refrigerators, and freezers containing potentially infectious material and other containers used to store, transport, or ship potentially infectious materials. ● Labels required by this section shall include the following legend: 1. These labels shall be fluorescent orange or orange- red with lettering and symbols in a contrasting color. 2. Labels shall be affixed as close as feasible to the container by string, wire, adhesive, or other method that prevents their loss or unintentional removal. 3. Red bags or red containers may be substituted for labels. conduct of the practice of mortuary science shall: 3) Represent that state or local law requires that any condition be placed upon the provision of funeral services for any deceased person based upon the cause of death. b) In the preparation for burial or transportation of a dead body, the funeral director, the embalmer, intern, and assistants shall comply with OSHA regulations set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1030 (OSHA, 2012) and shall use Universal Precautions according to Centers for Disease Control (Siegel et al., 2007). Standard precautions II.D. Hand hygiene : Hand hygiene is the single most important practice to reduce the transmission of infectious agents in health care settings and is an essential element of Standard Precautions. Hand hygiene includes both hand washing with plain or antiseptic-containing soap and water, and use of alcohol-based products, gels, rinses, and foams that do not require the use of water. In the absence of visible soiling of hands, approved alcohol-based products for hand disinfection are preferred over antimicrobial or plain soap and water because of their superior microbicidal activity, reduced drying of the skin, and convenience (Siegel et al., 2007).
It is the employer’s responsibility to determine the existence of regulated waste. This determination is not based on actual volume of blood but rather on the potential to release blood, such as when compacted in the waste container. If OSHA determines that sufficient evidence exists that the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard has been violated, a citation carrying monetary penalties may be issued to the employer. one person involved in lifting the human remains will help to reduce the potential for injury. Following appropriate lifting techniques will also help to protect against injury, as will the use of mechanical lifts or other devices (Siegel et al., 2007).
other potentially infectious materials shall be placed in a container that prevents leakage during collection or storage (New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, 2016).
Applicable OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines: Communication of hazards to employees: Labels and signs (OSHA, 2012) ● Warning labels shall be affixed to containers of regulated
4. Individual containers of potentially infectious materials placed in a labeled container during storage, transport, shipment, or disposal are exempted from the labeling requirement. 5. Labels required for contaminated equipment shall be in accordance with this paragraph and shall also state which portions of the equipment remain contaminated. 6. Regulated waste that has been decontaminated need not be labeled or color coded. Labels required by this section shall include the following legend:
CHAPTER 13: SUBCHAPTER 7. SPECIAL RULES OF PRACTICE 13:36-7.1: HANDLING AND EMBALMING BODIES DEAD OF AN INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASE (NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, 2016) a) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person in the
These shall include taking due care to prevent any spread of infection in the handling of such body during transportation, in preparation and during embalming, and after contact with such body, and shall disinfect their hands and remove any soiled clothing. All instruments, gloves, coverings, and utensils used in embalming or in handling the body shall be disinfected immediately after being used. All fluids or other matters removed from such body in the process of embalming shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations governing medical and infectious waste. The effectiveness of hand hygiene can be reduced by the type and length of fingernails. Individuals wearing artificial nails have been shown to harbor more pathogenic organisms, especially gram-negative bacilli and yeasts, on the nails and in the subungual area than those with natural nails. CDC recommends that artificial fingernails and extenders not be worn by HCWs who have contact with high-risk remains due to the association with outbreaks of gram-negative bacillus and candidal infections. There is less evidence that jewelry affects the quality of hand hygiene though hand contamination with potential pathogens is increased with ring wearing (Siegel et al., 2007).
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