Insured and Uninsured Costs of Needlestick Injuries
22.04.2006

Potential Costs Associated with Needlestick Injuries

Insured costs

• Post exposure medical follow-up and prophylaxis;
• Disability, lost time (workers' compensation).

Uninsured costs (employer and worker)

• Wages paid for lost time;
• Wages paid other than compensation;
• Overtime costs;
• Supervisor's time;
• Decreased output of worker on return;
• Cost of training new worker;
• Cost of hiring replacement;
• Clerical time (completing accidents reports);
• Time spent on accident investigations;
• Emergency supplies.