1. 1 Bloodborne Pathogens

2. 2 Why Are We Here 5.6 million Americans at risk of exposure5.6 million Americans at risk of exposure Learn how to protect ourselvesLearn how to protect ourselves Actions to take in the event of exposureActions to take in the event of exposure

3. 3 Objectives 1.Understand the exposure control plan 2.Learn how to comply 3.Select & use proper PPE 4.Ensure required training is conducted 5.Apply basic safety techniques

4. 4 Exposure Control Plan Designed to eliminate or minimize exposureDesigned to eliminate or minimize exposure Copy accessible to employeesCopy accessible to employees Reviewed AnnuallyReviewed Annually Determine exposures by job classificationsDetermine exposures by job classifications Determine exposures by taskDetermine exposures by task

5. 5 Methods of Compliance Universal PrecautionsUniversal Precautions Engineering & Work Practice ControlsEngineering & Work Practice Controls Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment HousekeepingHousekeeping

6. 6 Engineering & Work Controls Shall be used to eliminate/minimize exposureShall be used to eliminate/minimize exposure Handwashing facilities/antiseptic cleanser shall be providedHandwashing facilities/antiseptic cleanser shall be provided Rules for Eating, Drinking, Smoking, HygieneRules for Eating, Drinking, Smoking, Hygiene Contaminated equipment/needlesContaminated equipment/needles

7. 7 Personal Protective Equipment Employer shall provideEmployer shall provide Employee shall useEmployee shall use GlovesGloves MasksMasks GownsGowns Eye & Face protectionEye & Face protection

8. 8 Housekeeping Worksite shall be clean and sanitaryWorksite shall be clean and sanitary Equipment shall be cleaned after exposureEquipment shall be cleaned after exposure Work surfaces shall be disinfectedWork surfaces shall be disinfected Regulated Waste ContainmentRegulated Waste Containment Contaminated LaundryContaminated Laundry

9. 9 Communication of Hazards SignsSigns LabelsLabels TrainingTraining

10. 10 Signs and Labels Labels shall be affixed to containersLabels shall be affixed to containers Fluorescent orange or orange redFluorescent orange or orange red Red bags or red containers in lieu of labelRed bags or red containers in lieu of label Signs posted at entrance of work areaSigns posted at entrance of work area

11. 11 Training Employer shall provideEmployer shall provide Upon initial assignmentUpon initial assignment Annually thereafterAnnually thereafter Additional training due to changesAdditional training due to changes

12. 12 Types of Bloodborne Pathogens HIV – No VaccineHIV – No Vaccine Hepatitis B – Vaccine availableHepatitis B – Vaccine available Hepatitis C – Vaccine availableHepatitis C – Vaccine available

13. 13 Routes of Exposure NeedlesticksNeedlesticks Contaminated sharp objectsContaminated sharp objects Through cuts or mucous membraneThrough cuts or mucous membrane

14. 14 Wash exposed area with soap and waterWash exposed area with soap and water Flush out nose and mouth with waterFlush out nose and mouth with water Irrigate eyes with water or salineIrrigate eyes with water or saline Report the exposureReport the exposure Bring worker to a healthcare professionalBring worker to a healthcare professional Exposure Procedures

15. 15 Procedures Following Exposure Procedures Following Exposure Document route of exposureDocument route of exposure Obtain consent from both parties for testingObtain consent from both parties for testing Provide counselingProvide counseling

16. 16 Review Control exposuresControl exposures Protect yourself and your employeesProtect yourself and your employees Universal PrecautionsUniversal Precautions

17. 17 Questions