Engineering Controls Interactive Online Training

Workplace safety relies heavily on the correct implementation of safety protocols and equipment. This course focuses on the critical role of Engineering Controls—specific products and equipment designed to eliminate or minimize your workplace exposure to hazardous materials. Understanding these controls is the first step in maintaining a safe environment for yourself and your team.

A primary focus of this training is the handling of contaminated sharps. It is vital to recognize exactly what constitutes a hazard. We will define contaminated sharps as any contaminated object capable of penetrating the skin. This includes, but is not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and the exposed ends of dental wires.

You will learn how safer controls can help limit risk in your daily operations. The course details specific examples of these controls, such as the use of self-sheathing needles and injury-protection sharps, as well as the implementation of needleless systems.

Finally, we cover the strict requirements for the storage, transport, shipping, or disposal of blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM). You will learn the mandatory labeling protocols, ensuring that all appropriate containers are clearly marked with the biohazard symbol on a red or red-orange background. By mastering these controls and disposal methods, you ensure compliance and significantly reduce the risk of injury and exposure.

Keywords: Engineering Controls, Workplace Exposure, Contaminated Sharps, Needles, Scalpels, Broken Glass, Capillary Tubes, Dental Wires, Safer Controls, Sharps Disposal, Self-sheathing Needles, Injury Protection, Needleless Systems, Blood, OPIM, Biohazard Symbol, Safety Containers, Biohazard Labeling, Waste Transport, Risk Reduction

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