Final answer:
OSHA rules regarding the handling and disposal of used needles include wearing protective clothing, washing skin immediately after contact, and properly disposing of contaminated waste.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific rules regarding the handling and disposal of used needles. Personnel who handle contaminated specimens or equipment or work with infected patients must wear protective clothing, face protection, and cut-resistant gloves. Any contact with skin must be immediately washed with detergent and warm water without scrubbing. The skin should then be washed with 1 N NaOH or a 1:10 dilution of bleach for 1 minute.
Contaminated waste must be incinerated or autoclaved in a strong basic solution. Instruments must be cleaned and soaked in a strong basic solution. It is important to properly dispose of waste by following your teacher's instructions or the guidelines provided in the lab.