Part 4: Bloodborne Pathogens: The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

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   BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

   • “ The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard”
   • Part 4 of 4
   • Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030
   • Produced by
   • Idaho State University
   • Office of Workforce Training workforcetraining.isu.edu
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   • “This material was produced under grant SH20849SHO from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.”
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   What is OSHA’s Purpose?

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   Link to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standards:

   • http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_d ocument?p_table=standards&p_id=10051
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   Federal regulation:

   • 29 CFR1910.1030
   • Title: Toxic & Hazardous Substances
   • Subcategory: Bloodborne Pathogens
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   …(vii) The training program shall contain at a minimum the following elements...

   • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
   • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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   …(vii) The training program shall contain at a minimum the following elements:

   • 1) An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents;
   • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
   • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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   …(vii) The training program shall contain at a minimum the following elements:

   • 1) An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents;
   • 2) A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases;
   • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
   • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    …(vii) The training program shall contain at a minimum the following elements:

    • 1) An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents;
    • 2) A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases;
    • 3) An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens;
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    …(vii) The training program shall contain at a minimum the following elements:

    • 1) An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents;
    • 2) A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases;
    • 3) An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens;
    • 4) An explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan;
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    • 5) An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials;
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    • 5) An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials;
    • 6) An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment;
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    • 5) An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials;
    • 6) An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment;
    • 7) Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment;
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    8) An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment;

    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    • 8) An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment;
    • 9) Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge;
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    • 8) An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment;
    • 9) Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge;
    • 10) Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials;
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    • 11) An explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available;
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    • 11) An explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available;
    • 12) Information on the post exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident;
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    • 11) An explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available;
    • 12) Information on the post exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident;
    • 13) An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by paragraph (g)(1); and
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    • 11) An explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available;
    • 12) Information on the post exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident;
    • 13) An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by paragraph (g)(1); and
    • 14) An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training
    • SOURCE: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?
    • p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
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    Element 1:

    • An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents
    • Goal 1: The employee is able to access the text of the standard at any time
    • Goal 2:
    • The employee is able to navigate through the website or manual to locate information applicable to their work environment
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    Heading: Definitions

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    Heading: Definitions

    • Heading: Exposure Control Plan
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    Heading: Definitions

    • Heading: Exposure Control Plan
    • Heading: Exposure Determination
    • Job titles with increased risk
    • Job tasks with increased risk
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    Heading: Definitions

    • Heading: Exposure Control Plan
    • Heading: Exposure Determination
    • Heading: Methods of Compliance
    • Engineering and Work Practice Controls Personal Protective Equipment
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    Heading: Definitions

    • Heading: Exposure Control Plan
    • Heading: Exposure Determination
    • Heading: Methods of Compliance
    • Engineering and Work Practice Controls Personal Protective Equipment
    • Heading: Housekeeping
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    Heading: Regulated Waste

    • Contaminated Sharps: Discarding and Containment
    • Other Regulated Waste Containment Laundry
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    Heading: Regulated Waste

    • Contaminated Sharps: Discarding and Containment
    • Other Regulated Waste Containment Laundry
    • Heading: HIV and HBV Research Laboratory and Production Facilities
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    Heading: Regulated Waste

    • Contaminated Sharps: Discarding and Containment
    • Other Regulated Waste Containment Laundry
    • Heading: HIV and HBV Research Laboratory and Production Facilities
    • Heading: Hepatitis B Vaccination and Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up
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    Heading: Regulated Waste

    • Contaminated Sharps: Discarding and Containment
    • Other Regulated Waste Containment Laundry
    • Heading: HIV and HBV Research Laboratory and Production Facilities
    • Heading: Hepatitis B Vaccination and Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up
    • Heading: Communication of Hazards to Employees
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    Heading: Regulated Waste

    • Contaminated Sharps: Discarding and Containment
    • Other Regulated Waste Containment Laundry
    • Heading: HIV and HBV Research Laboratory and Production Facilities
    • Heading: Hepatitis B Vaccination and Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up
    • Heading: Communication of Hazards to Employees
    • Heading: Recordkeeping
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    Element 2:

    • A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases;
    • Goal 1: The employee can discuss the medical science behind tracking and controlling [bloodborne] diseases
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    Element 2:

    • A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases;
    • Goal 1: The employee can discuss the medical science behind tracking and controlling diseases
    • Goal 2: Employee can identify general characteristics of bloodborne pathogens and signs and symptoms people will show with the most common bloodborne pathogens
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    Element 3: An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens;

    • Goal 1: The employee can identify the six links in the chain of infection – any type of infection – Including pathogen, reservoir, port of exit, mode of transmission, port of entry and vulnerable host
    • Infectious
    • Agent
    • Vulnerable
    • Host
    • Reservoir
    • Port of Entry
    • Port of Exit
    • Means of Transmission
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    Element 3:

    • An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens;
    • Goal 1: The employee can define the six links in the chain of infection – any type of infection – Including pathogen, reservoir, port of exit, mode of transmission, port of entry and vulnerable host
    • Goal 2: The employee can state the body fluids by which bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted, including blood and other potentially infectious material.
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    Element 4:

    • An explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan;
    • Goal 1: The employee can locate the written exposure control plan at any time
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    Michigan state university exposure control plan manual:

    • http://www.orcbs.msu.edu/biological/programs_guidelines/programs_guidelines.htm
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    Element 4:

    • An explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan;
    • Goal 1: The employee can locate the written exposure control plan at any time
    • Goal 2: The employee can state his/her rights to be oriented to the text of his/her employer’s exposure control plan
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    Heading:

    • Exposure Control Plan
    • “Each employer having an employee(s) with occupation exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.”
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    Heading:

    • Exposure Control Plan
    • “Each employer having an employee(s) with occupation exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.”
    • Paragraph b (definitions)
    • Occupational exposure:
    • “...reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane , or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties.
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    • The exposure control plan should individualize five areas of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard:
    • 1. Methods of compliance
    • Engineering and Work Practice Controls Personal Protective Equipment
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    • The exposure control plan should individualize five areas of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard:
    • 1. Methods of compliance
    • Engineering and Work Practice Controls Personal Protective Equipment
    • 2. HIV/HVB research and production facilities
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    • The exposure control plan should individualize five areas of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard:
    • 1. Methods of compliance
    • Engineering and Work Practice Controls Personal Protective Equipment
    • 2. HIV/HVB research and production facilities
    • 3. Hepatitis B vaccine and post-exposure evaluation and follow up
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    • The exposure control plan should individualize five areas of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard:
    • 1. Methods of compliance
    • Engineering and Work Practice Controls Personal Protective Equipment
    • 2. HIV/HVB research and production facilities
    • 3. Hepatitis B vaccine and post-exposure evaluation and follow up
    • 4. Communication of hazards to employees
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    • The exposure control plan should individualize five areas of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard:
    • 1. Methods of compliance
    • Engineering and Work Practice Controls Personal Protective Equipment
    • 2. HIV/HVB research and production facilities
    • 3. Hepatitis B vaccine and post-exposure evaluation and follow up
    • 4. Communication of hazards to employees
    • 5. Record keeping
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    Required to update exposure control plan at least annually

    • Sooner if:
    • Employees change
    • Jobs or tasks change
    • Better information/procedures/protective equipment become available
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    Element 5:

    • An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials
    • Goal: The employee can state an exact sequence of steps to allow quick identification of tasks, procedures and situations increasing the risk for exposure
    • STANDARD PRECAUTIONS!!
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    Element 6:

    • An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment
    • Goal 1: The employee can define the terms ‘engineering controls’, ‘work practices’ and ‘personal protective equipment’
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    Element 6:

    • An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment
    • Goal 1: The employee can define the terms ‘engineering controls’, ‘work practices’ and ‘personal protective equipment’
    • Goal 2: The employee can state the USE of these methods intended to prevent or reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens
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    Element 6:

    • An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment
    • Goal 1: The employee can define the terms ‘engineering controls’, ‘work practices’ and ‘personal protective equipment’
    • Goal 2: The employee can state the USE of these methods intended to prevent or reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens
    • Goal 3: The employee can state the LIMITATIONS of methods intended to prevent or reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens
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    Element 7:

    • Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment;
    • Goal: Regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), the employee can:
    • Identify types of PPE
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    Element 7:

    • Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment;
    • Goal: Regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), the employee can:
    • Identify types of PPE
    • Locate PPE at any time while working
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    Element 7:

    • Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment;
    • Goal: Regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), the employee can:
    • Identify types of PPE
    • Locate PPE at any time while working
    • Discuss proper use and application of clean disposable PPE and removal, handling and disposal of contaminated PPE
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    Element 7:

    • Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment;
    • Goal: Regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), the employee can:
    • Identify types of PPE
    • Locate PPE at any time while working
    • Discuss proper use and application of clean disposable PPE and removal, handling and disposal of contaminated PPE
    • Discuss proper use and application of clean NON-disposable PPE and removal, handling and decontamination of the PPE
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    Element 8:

    • An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment;
    • Goal 1: The employee can state the purpose of the most common PPE used by those at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
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    Element 8:

    • An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment;
    • Goal 1: The employee can state the purpose of the most common PPE used by those at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
    • Goal 2: In specific exposure scenarios, the employee correctly chooses the appropriate PPE equipment to apply.
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    Scenario 1:

    • Joe Smith is a manager of a local production facility. A commotion in Bay 2 draws his attention and he hurries over. He pauses for a second to survey the scene...his newest employee has apparently attempted to operate a conveyor belt he has not yet been oriented to. His arm is caught in the device, traumatically amputated at the elbow and blood is shooting everywhere. The worker is still alive, but in obvious shock. Joe calls 911 and steps in to assist...
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    Scenario 1:

    • Joe Smith is a manager of a local production facility. A commotion in Bay 2 draws his attention and he hurries over. He pauses for a second to survey the scene...his newest employee has apparently attempted to operate a conveyor belt he has not yet been oriented to. His arm was caught in the device, traumatically amputated at the elbow and blood is shooting everywhere. The worker is still alive, but in obvious shock. He calls 911 and steps in to assist...
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    Scenario 2:

    • Bob Jones is a paramedic responding to a call to an industrial plant. Worker error resulted in 5000 pounds of pressure blowing a worker off a catwalk suspended 10 feet in the air. Scene survey shows the worker is unconscious, but alive. There is no visible blood. As he gets closer he sees clear liquid near the head of the worker. He asks questions. The fluid was NOT there before the accident...
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    Scenario 2:

    • Bob Jones is an EMT responding to a call to an industrial plant. Worker error resulted in 5000 pounds of pressure blowing a worker off a catwalk suspended 10 feet in the air. Scene survey shows the worker is unconscious, but alive. There is no visible blood. As he gets closer he sees clear liquid near the head of the worker. He asks questions. The fluid was NOT there before the accident...
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    • Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge;
    • Goal 1: The employee can define efficacy
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    • Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge;
    • Goal 1: The employee can define efficacy
    • Goal 2: The employee can describe the efficacy, safety, method of administration and benefits of the hepatitis B vaccine
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    • Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge;
    • Goal 1: The employee can define efficacy
    • Goal 2: The employee can describe the efficacy, safety, method of administration and benefits of the hepatitis B vaccine
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    • Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge;
    • Goal 1: The employee can define efficacy
    • Goal 2: The employee can describe the efficacy, safety, method of administration and benefits of the hepatitis B vaccine
    • Goal 3: The employee demonstrates understanding he/she cannot be charged for the vaccine or administration of the vaccine if employed in a setting where risk of exposure exists
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    Element 10:

    • Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials;
    • Goal 1: The employee can state the location, in the exposure control plan, of the exact sequence of actions necessary in any emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM)
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    Element 10:

    • Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials;
    • Goal 1: The employee can state the location, in the exposure control plan, of the exact sequence of actions necessary in any emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM)
    • Goal 2: The employee can list all supervisory, human resource or other personnel at their employment setting to notify in the event of an emergency involving blood or OPIM
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    Element 10:

    • Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials;
    • Goal 1: The employee can state the location, in the exposure control plan, of the exact sequence of actions necessary in any emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM)
    • Goal 2: The employee can state all supervisory, human resource or other personnel at their employment setting to notify in the event of an emergency involving blood or OPIM
    • Goal 3: The employee can describe their obligations in following the exposure control plan of their employer .
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    • An explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available;
    • Goal 1: The employee will state common actions required in any exposure control incident in any employment setting, including reporting and medical follow-up
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    Standard recommendations in event of exposure

    • IMMEDIATELY wash the area very thoroughly with soap & water
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    Standard recommendations in event of exposure

    • IMMEDIATELY wash the area very thoroughly with soap & water
    • Within an hour, go to a defined medical facility for assessment, testing and treatment
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    Standard recommendations in event of exposure

    • IMMEDIATELY wash the area very thoroughly with soap & water
    • Within an hour, go to a defined medical facility for assessment, testing and treatment
    • Notify supervisor (or required personnel)
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    Standard recommendations in event of exposure

    • IMMEDIATELY wash the area very thoroughly with soap & water
    • Within an hour, go to a defined medical facility for assessment, testing and treatment
    • Notify supervisor (or required personnel)
    • Complete an incident or accident report
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    Standard recommendations in event of exposure

    • IMMEDIATELY wash the area very thoroughly with soap & water
    • Within an hour, go to a defined medical facility for assessment, testing and treatment
    • Notify supervisor (or required personnel)
    • Complete an incident or accident report
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    Standard recommendations in event of exposure

    • IMMEDIATELY wash the area very thoroughly with soap & water
    • Within an hour, go to a defined medical facility for assessment, testing and treatment
    • Notify supervisor (or required personnel)
    • Complete an incident or accident report
    • Follow up with delayed medical testing and evaluation
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    Cleaning Up Biohazard Spills

    • Notify all people in immediate area
    • Apply PPE
    • Absorb spill with absorptive material
    • Apply medical grade disinfectant; allow time Gather material appropriately (e.g. broken glass) Properly dispose in biohazard
    • Wipe off disinfectant
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    The most current exposure recommendations from the CDC:

    • HIV http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5409a1.ht m
    • Hepatitis & HIV http:// www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5011a1.htm
    • Health care professionals may or may not need prophylaxis
    • Dependent on:
    • Type of exposure
    • Type/amount of fluid/tissue
    • If person is known to be infected with HIV/hepatitis
    • Susceptibility of exposed person
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    • An explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available;
    • Goal 1: The employee will state common actions required in any exposure control incident in any employment setting, including reporting and medical follow-up
    • Goal 2: The employee will be able to locate the exposure control plan specific to their employment setting
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    • An explanation of the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available;
    • Goal 1: The employee will state common actions required in any exposure control incident in any employment setting, including reporting and medical follow-up
    • Goal 2: The employee will be able to locate the exposure control plan specific to their employment setting
    • Goal 3: The employee will be able to locate the exact steps to take and available medical follow up in the employer’s exposure control plan before that employee is scheduled to work in a setting where there is a risk of an exposure incident
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    Element 12:

    • Information on the post exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident
    • Goal 1: The employee can list common requirement of the employer following an exposure incident
    • Goal 2: The employee can state obligations for learning their employers requirements for post exposure evaluation and follow up
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    Element 13:

    • An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by paragraph (g)(1);
    • Goal: The employ can locate, in his/her employer’s exposure control plan, signs and labels included on the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen website (Found under 1910.1030(g)(1) Labels and Signs on the website)
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    Must warn of risk of exposure!

    • Labels required for:
    • Biohazard bags
    • Containers of regulated waste
    • Refrigerators & freezers containing blood or OPIM
    • Containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or OPIM.
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    Element 14:

    • An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training
    • Goal 1: The employee has access to frequently asked questions and MOST frequently asked questions from the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen website
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    Frequently asked questions

    • http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/bloodborne_faq.html
    • MOST frequently asked questions
    • http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document ?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=21010
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    Element 14:

    • An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training
    • Goal 1: The employee has access to frequently asked questions and MOST frequently asked questions from the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen website
    • Goal 2: The employee will demonstrate competency of concepts covered by the course; and, furthermore will be given generous opportunity to test knowledge of the content area while reaching that competency, through multiple choice quizzes
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    Element 14:

    • An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training
    • Goal 1: The employee has access to frequently asked questions and MOST frequently asked questions from the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen website
    • Goal 2: The employee will demonstrate competency of concepts covered by the course; and, furthermore will be given generous opportunity to test knowledge of the content area while reaching that competency, through multiple choice quizzes
    • Goal 3: The employee can state who to contact and methods of contact if additional questions arise
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    This course alone is NOT adequate!

    • Employer/Employee obligations:
    • 1. BBP training before assigned to any tasks with risks of BBP exposure
    • 2. Annual BBP training after this initial training
    • 3. Copy of standard available at ALL times (Internet only if available at all times!)
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    Employer/Employee obligations (cont.)

    • 4. Create, orient and distribute employer’s exposure control plan, specific to that setting; including:
    • Methods of compliance, specific to the setting
    • Engineering and Work Practice Controls
    • Personal Protective Equipment available (and location of storage)
    • Hepatitis B vaccine and post-exposure evaluation and follow up, specific to the setting
    • Communication of setting specific hazards to employees Record keeping, specific to the setting
    • Exact steps that employee is to take in a BBP exposure emergency, including immediate and delayed medical follow
    • A specific name and/or title of who to contact in a BBP exposure emergency
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    References

    • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=1 0051
    • Summary and Explanation of the Standard: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p _id=811&p_table=PREAMBLES