Bloodborne Pathogen
Introduction
OPIM
Safety and Health Risks
Occupational Exposure
What about good Samaritans?
14-15 Essential Elements
Causes and modes of transmission
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B Virus
Hepatitis C Virus
HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Other Diseases Caused by Bloodborne Pathogens
Symptoms of bloodborne diseases
3 Topics
Hepatitis B Virus
Hepatitis C Virus
Symptoms of HIV
Other diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens
Exposure Control Plan
Elements of the plan
Methods to recognize exposure
Control to prevent exposure
Proper PPE use and handling
Selecting PPE
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Elements of the plan
Bloodborne Pathogen
Elements of the plan
Elements of the Plan
Exposure determination
Implementation of universal precautions
Identification and use of engineering and work practice controls
Provisions for personal protective equipment
Housekeeping measures
Requirements for HIV/HBV research labs and production facilities
Availability of Hepatitis B vaccinations for all employees with occupational exposure
Procedure for evaluating incidents
Availability of post-exposure evaluation and follow up for any occupationally exposed employee who experiences an exposure incident
Use of labels and signs to communicate hazards
Provision for information and training
Recordkeeping process
Documentation of annual consideration of safer medical devices
Documentation of solicitation of input
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