The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)provides guidelines to protect health care workers from needlesticks.Which action by the nurse manager shows the use of the guidelines in practice?

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OSHA has established guidelines that employers must follow to protect their workers.The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act became law in November 2000,requiring the use of safer devices to protect workers from sharps injuries.Providing a safe working environment is a good option,but it does not specifically address the safety devices required for prevention of needlestick injuries.OSHA does not provide for safe nursing practice guidelines.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)provides Guidelines to Protect