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To protect at-risk employees from exposure to bloodborne pathogens the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed its Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030).
OSHA's Requirements for Reducing Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure RisksImplementing a formal exposure control plan (ECP)Conducting annual employee training.Using standard precautions (SP) during patient care.Using personal protective equipment (PPE)Washing hands after patient care, removing PPE, or contacting OPIMs.More items...?26-Dec-2019
What is an Exposure Control Plan? The Exposure Control Plan consists of the employer's policy and procedures, defining the protective measures that will be taken by the employer to eliminate or minimize any risk of employee exposure to blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).
Elements of an Exposure Control PlanStatement of purpose.Responsibilities of the owner, prime, employer, designated resources (i.e. H&S Manager), supervisors, and workers.Health hazards and risk categories for each product in your worksite.Written work procedures and practices.More items...
OSHA'S bloodborne pathogens standard protects employees who work in occupations where they are at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. OSHA's hazard com- munication standard protects employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
Bloodborne Infectious Diseases: HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C. Bloodborne Infectious Diseases (HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B & C)
Medical records for employees with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens include the employee's name, social security number, and hepatitis B vaccination status, including dates of hepatitis B vaccination and any medical records relative to the employee's ability to receive the vaccination.
To effectively eliminate or minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens, Standard Precautions, instituted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be followed. These include the use of Universal Precautions, Engineering Controls, Work Practice Controls, PPE, and Housekeeping Procedures.
Under OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard, employers having employees with exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) must train employees annually regardless of the employees' prior training or education.