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My interpretation of these two standards is that eye protection must be made available and instruction on proper use must be given to all the techs.  But not that goggles/glasses must be worn at all times in a clinical laboratory regardless of the risk of splash/spatter/aerosol formation. 

Do your facilities require that techs wear eye protection at all times or only when performing tasks that have a high risk for exposure?  Thanks!

GEN.74100: Appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, gowns, masks and eye protectors, etc.) is provided and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition in all technical work areas in which blood and body substances are handled and in circumstances during which exposure is likely to occur.

GEN.74200: Personnel are instructed in the proper use of personal protective clothing/equipment (e.g. gloves, gowns, masks, eye protectors, footwear) and records are maintained.

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  • Malcolm Needs
    Malcolm Needs

    In the UK, I think we generally agree with you (at least, put it this way, our full face protector has been gathering dust - unless an inspection is due - for years now).

  • NO!! Mutiny would ensue should we require they be worn at all times.  Lab coats, gloves, yes, but not shields.

  • mollyredone
    mollyredone

    We inspected a hospital last year where everyone was wearing masks with upwards face shields.  I would have to quit if I worked there due to claustrophobia!

comment_67447
1 hour ago, DPruden said:

My interpretation of these two standards is that eye protection must be made available and instruction on proper use must be given to all the techs.  But not that goggles/glasses must be worn at all times in a clinical laboratory regardless of the risk of splash/spatter/aerosol formation. 

Do your facilities require that techs wear eye protection at all times or only when performing tasks that have a high risk for exposure?  Thanks!

GEN.74100: Appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, gowns, masks and eye protectors, etc.) is provided and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition in all technical work areas in which blood and body substances are handled and in circumstances during which exposure is likely to occur.

GEN.74200: Personnel are instructed in the proper use of personal protective clothing/equipment (e.g. gloves, gowns, masks, eye protectors, footwear) and records are maintained.

In the UK, I think we generally agree with you (at least, put it this way, our full face protector has been gathering dust - unless an inspection is due - for years now).

comment_67448

We do not require techs to wear eye protection. However, it is in our policy that the splash guard be used when handling uncapped samples....compliance though is low.

comment_67450
21 hours ago, DPruden said:

My interpretation of these two standards is that eye protection must be made available and instruction on proper use must be given to all the techs.  But not that goggles/glasses must be worn at all times in a clinical laboratory regardless of the risk of splash/spatter/aerosol formation. 

Do your facilities require that techs wear eye protection at all times or only when performing tasks that have a high risk for exposure?  Thanks!

GEN.74100: Appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, gowns, masks and eye protectors, etc.) is provided and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition in all technical work areas in which blood and body substances are handled and in circumstances during which exposure is likely to occur.

GEN.74200: Personnel are instructed in the proper use of personal protective clothing/equipment (e.g. gloves, gowns, masks, eye protectors, footwear) and records are maintained.

NO!! Mutiny would ensue should we require they be worn at all times.  Lab coats, gloves, yes, but not shields.

comment_67453

We inspected a hospital last year where everyone was wearing masks with upwards face shields.  I would have to quit if I worked there due to claustrophobia!

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