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Controlling Communicable Diseases

Controlling Communicable Diseases. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 1910.1030. Bloodborne Pathogens:.

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Controlling Communicable Diseases

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  1. Controlling Communicable Diseases

  2. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 1910.1030

  3. Bloodborne Pathogens: Pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

  4. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard • Exposure Control Plan • Universal Precautions • Engineering & Work Practice Controls • Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) • Housekeeping • Hepatitis B Vaccination • Labels & Signs • Record Keeping

  5. Exposure Control Plan

  6. Occupational Exposure = Reasonably Anticipated Contact With Blood and OPIMs Via: Skin Eye Mucous Membrane Parenteral

  7. Updating the Exposure Control Plan • At Least Annually • Whenever Tasks are Modified • Introduction of New Procedures or Tasks • When a Revised Employee Position Affects Occupational Exposure • To Reflect Changes in Technology

  8. Semen Vaginal Secretions Cerebrospinal Fluid Synovial Fluid Pleural Fluid Pericardial Fluid Peritoneal Fluid Amniotic Fluid Saliva in Dental Work Any Body Fluid Visibly Contaminated with Blood All Body Fluid That is Difficult to Differentiate Unfixed Tissue or Organs (Except Intact Skin) Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIMs)

  9. Universal Precautions

  10. Engineering and Work Practice Controls • Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) • Handwashing Facilities (or Antiseptic Hand Cleaner) • Sharps and Laundry Disposal • Personal Hygiene

  11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) • Gloves • Aprons & Gowns Resistant to Fluid • Face Shields and Masks • Shoe Covers

  12. Housekeeping • Keep Work Area Clean • Access to Reusable Sharps • Disposal of Contaminated Sharps • Contaminated Laundry

  13. Hepatitis B Vaccination • Available to Employees with Occupational Exposure • Available After Initially Declined by Employee at Time of Employment • Employee Must Sign Declination That Appears in Appendix A of Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

  14. Labels & Signs • Affixed to Refrigerators Containing Blood or OPIMs & Receptacles of Regulated Waste • Fluorescent Orange or Red-Orange • Red bags with Biohazard Symbol May be Used for Containers • Labels Consist of Three Interlocking Circles

  15. Employee Information & Training • Provided During Working Hours • No Cost to Employee • During Initial Employment • At Least Annually After Initial Employment

  16. Record Keeping • Medical Records for Bloodborne Pathogens • Training Records • Sharps Injury Log

  17. Information About Bloodborne Pathogens

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