Injuries from Sharps
Any injury involving a sharps materials (scalpel blades, hypodermic needles, pasteur pipettes, contaminated broken glass) must be reported to Environmental Health and Safety.
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Contaminated Sharps
If the sharps injury involves a bloodborne-pathogen exposure (such as a needlestick, contaminated sharp, blood/body fluid splash, etc.) medical evaluation and treatment must be obtained immediately. Professional evaluation is available at MyHealth@ Work (Employee Health Services).
If MyHealth@ Work is not open, immediately proceed to the UPMC Presbyterian Emergency Department.
| Monday-Friday 7AM - 3:30 PM: MyHealth@ Work - Employee Health 3708 Fifth Ave Medical Arts Bldg, Ste 505 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-647-4949 |
Non-Clinic Hours: UPMC Presbyterian Emergency Dept 200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-647-3333 (hospital) 412-647-2121 (emergency) |
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires additional reporting for these types of injuries. A Sharps Injury Report Form must be completed by the injured employee's supervisor or departmental designee.