1) Sharps injuries among hospital workers in Massachusetts pose risks of infection from bloodborne pathogens like HBV, HCV, and HIV. Direct medical costs of injuries range from $110 to $500,000. [2] 2) From 2002-2004, Massachusetts hospitals reported over 10,000 sharps injuries. Nurses and physicians accounted for over 70% of injuries. The majority occurred in operating rooms and inpatient units during procedures like injections, blood draws, and suturing. [3] 3) While safety devices were used in nearly 30% of incidents by 2004, conventional devices were still involved in over half of injuries. Hypodermic needles, suture needles, and scalpels