Needlestick injuries remain a critical concern for healthcare facilities, exposing workers to severe risks, including bloodborne pathogens. Despite the protections of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, these incidents persist, often due to gaps in training, improper disposal practices or inadequate container designs. 

This report highlights how engineered safety solutions, such as properly designed sharps disposal containers, can help address these challenges and foster a safer healthcare environment.

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