Which of the following actions is against OSHA policies because it may result in a needlestick injury while performing venipuncture?

A. Placing an uncapped needle down on the table
B. Jamming a used needle down into a full sharps container
C. Engaging the engineering control upon withdrawal of the needle from the arm
D. Keeping fingers out of the path of needle insertion


Answer: B

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