What should employers use to prevent injuries related to bloodborne pathogens?

Employers should utilize control measures to prevent injuries related to bloodborne pathogens as these measures are designed specifically to reduce the risk of exposure to harmful biological agents. Control measures may include a variety of strategies such as implementing safer needle devices, ensuring proper disposal of sharps and other contaminated materials, providing personal protective equipment (PPE), and establishing proper training protocols for employees who may come into contact with blood or body fluids.

These proactive measures create a safer work environment by minimizing the likelihood of accidents that could lead to infection. By focusing on control measures, employers are addressing the root of the safety concern, thereby enhancing the overall health and safety of their workforce.

Other options like financial incentives, informational pamphlets, and strict disciplinary actions do not directly reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. While they may play roles in a comprehensive safety program, they do not provide the active physical safeguards that control measures do.