106th Congress} House of Representatives {Report 106-370

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2000

"Mr. Porter, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following REPORT

The Committee on Appropriations submits the following report in explanation... [and on page 26 states] While significant advances have been made, the Committee is concerned that any compliance directive or new standard may not allow or encourage the use of other appropriate technologies as they become available. Therefore, the Committee urges OSHA to ensure that the use of all FDA-approved devices which reduce the risk of needlestick injury is allowed, whether or not such safety feature is integrated into the needle or other sharp medical object..."

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