2. Goals This training module is provided to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.1030 and 56 Ill. Adm. Code 350. o What are BBPs o Recognize potentially contaminated material o ID exposure routes o How to protect yourself o What to do if you are exposed o How to clean up a spill

3. What are Bloodborne Pathogens? The most significant BBPs are: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are microorganisms in human blood capable of causing infection or disease.

4. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Depletes the immune system Does not survive well outside the body No threat of contracting HIV through casual contact No known cure for HIV Is the virus that leads to AIDS HIV:

5. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Symptoms include:  Weight loss  Secondary infections  Fatigue May have symptoms for years

6. Hepatitis B Virus Leads to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and death Vaccination available for HepB 1—1.25 million Americans are chronically infected HBV can survive for at least one week, HCV for thirty (30) days

7. Hepatitis B Virus Symptoms include:  Flu like to none Jaundice (yellow/amber colored skin), Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting Loss of appetite May have symptoms for years Blood is highly contagious without symptoms  HBV is 50-100 times more infectious then HIV.

8. Hepatitis C (HCV) Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the United States Chronic infection develops in 75- 85% of individuals Leads to liver disease and death

9. Symptoms include: Jaundice, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Intermittent nausea, Vomiting Once symptoms for HCV are apparent, permanent liver damage has been done. Hepatitis C (HCV)

10. Transmission Body fluids that should be considered infections for BBPs and capable of transmitting disease: Blood Semen Vaginal secretions Breast milk Body fluids containing visible blood

11. Transmission BBPs are most commonly transmitted through: Sexual contact Needle sharing Blood transfusions Areas of unbroken skin (open sores, cuts, abrasions, acne or damaged skin such as blisters Mucus membranes (Eyes, nose and mouth) Vomit (body fluid may not see the blood) Urine and feces Mother to baby at birth

12. Universal Precautions Treat all blood and bodily fluids as if they are contaminated Use of proper PPE (Gloves, Eye protection and Particulate mask) Proper cleanup and decontamination Disposal of all contaminated material in the proper manner

13. Hand Washing Wash hands immediately after removing PPE Use non-abrasive, soft antibacterial soap A hand sanitizer can be used but wash with soap and water as soon as possible

14. Exposure Incident Wash exposed area immediately with soap and water Report all accidents involving blood or bodily fluids to your supervisor immediately A specific incident of contact with potentially infectious bodily fluid If there are no direct contact of mucous membranes or open skin surfaces, it is not considered an occupational exposure Post-exposure medical evaluations are offered

15. Hepatitis Vaccination Strongly endorsed by doctors Offered to all potentially exposed employees within 10 days of assignment A series of shots Provided at no cost to employees Declination form

16. Spill Clean Up Procedures Refer to notes section

18. BBP Engineering Controls Work Practices House- keeping PPE HBV Shots You

19. Questions?