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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Hepatitis
Bloodborne Pathogen
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Transmits through direct and indirect contact
Affects the liver
Causes can be due to:
Toxins
Certain drugs
Diseases
Heavy alcohol use
Bacterial and viral infections
The two most common types:
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
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