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Slide 27
    TEXT VERSION OF SLIDE:

    Title: Engineering and Work Practice Controls (con’t)
    Type: Text Slide
    Content:

    • The employer must:
      - Evaluate available engineering controls (safer medical devices)
      - Train employees on safe use and disposal
      - Implement appropriate engineering controls/devices
    Speaker Notes:

    Engineering controls must be appropriate for each process and procedure, independently.

    Employee training is key. Devices will not be effective if employees do not feel comfortable using them. Employees must receive training on new devices and/or new medical procedures.
 
 
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