Controlling Communicable Diseases

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

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).

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

Exposure Control Plan Exposure Determination Job Classifications with Occupational Exposure Embalmers & Removal Personnel Job Classifications with SOME Occupational Exposure Funeral Directors and Funeral Home Attendants Job Classifications WITHOUT Occupational Exposure Administrative Personnel & Pre- need Counselors

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

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

Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIMs) 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)

Universal Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Record Keeping Medical Records for Bloodborne Pathogens Training Records Sharps Injury Log

Information About Bloodborne Pathogens