This publication provides general guidance on preparing written plans required by OSHA standards, but should not be considered a definitive interpretation for compliance with OSHA requirements. 0000195050 00000 n
I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. They must contain the names of all persons attending the training session. Signed: (Employee Name)______________________________________ Date:________________. Hold that dirty glove in the palm of your gloved hand. %PDF-1.3
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BBP training is required upon initial assignment, on an annual basis thereafter, and whenever modification of the job description may affect the employees potential for occupational exposure. Drinking Water Program; Food Safety. 0000001587 00000 n
Go to Solid Waste Management. Section 080, Biohazardous Waste, is applicable to management of waste that contains, or is contaminated with, bloodborne pathogens. The training format will be as follows: (Describe training format, such as audiovisuals, interactive computer programs, classroom instruction, etc.). Start by gripping the outside of one glove at the wrist with your other gloved hand. If within 90 days of the exposure incident the employee elects to have the baseline sample tested, such testing shall be done as soon as feasible. Urgent Care Facilities for injuries requiring a doctors attention during working hours: Renown Health Urgent Care - Ryland (preferred)975 Ryland St.Reno, NV 89502(775) 982-5000 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Concentra Medical Centers 6410 South Virginia Street Reno, NV 89511 (775) 322-5757 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ARC Health & Wellness Centers 2205 Glendale Avenue Suite 131 Sparks, NV 89431 (775) 331-3361 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nevada Occupational Health Clinic 3488 Goni Road Suite 141 Carson City, NV 89706 (775) 887-5030 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Due to extreme diversity in organization, procedures, and functions between each of the different departments, schools, and campuses that constitute the University of Nevada, Reno, it is not possible to draft a single policy that adequately covers all requirements of the standard. Labels shall: Display the universal biohazard symbol and contain the word "biohazard". 0000073737 00000 n
Be affixed as close as feasible to the container by string, wire, adhesive or other method that prevents their accidental loss, Be optional if individual containers of blood or OPIM are placed in labeled containers, Not be used on containers of blood or blood products that are labeled as to their contents and released for transfusion or other clinical uses. (Name of responsible person and/or position) is the program coordinator, with overall responsibility for the program, including reviewing and updating this plan as necessary. 0000220468 00000 n
c. You stick yourself with a needle used on someone else. If exposures to blood or other body fluids* are reasonably anticipated, you are required by the Occupational Safety and Health . Lets take a closer look at some of the answers to the BBP workplace quiz. 2023 All Rights Reserved MedPro Disposal, Healthcare Compliance Certification & Training. Factsheet - Bird and Bat Waste; Factsheet - Hantivirus; West Nile Virus; Sewage Disposal/Spills; Solid Waste Disposal/Recycling; Swimming Pools and Spas; Stormwater management; Tobacco and . Immediately after completing patient contact, If PPE no longer works as an effective barrier. Broken glassware that may be contaminated is only picked up using mechanical means, such as a brush and dustpan. Required PPE can be modified following an assessment of the risk of any specific procedure. : Mucous membrane exposure to blood or OPIM, such as a splash to the mouth, eye, etc. 0000004440 00000 n
Training must include a comprehensive discussion of this standard, including epidemiology, symptoms and transmission of bloodborne diseases; the Exposure Control Plan; the uses, limitations of, and procedures for using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); a discussion of the HBV vaccination (including the benefits of vaccination and efficacy of the vaccine in preventing disease); emergency procedures involving blood exposure or contamination and post-exposure follow- up procedures; hazard communication; and a question-and-answer discussion opportunity. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Vaccination and Post Exposure Evaluation Follow up HBV vaccination will be offered to everyone who has a potential exposure and post exposure medical evaluation must be provided in accordance with OSHA requirements. Your plan may also cover additional topics, such as how inmate workers and volunteers are protected. 0000207621 00000 n
Employees who decline may request and obtain the vaccination at a later date at no cost. To ensure any new chemical is added in a timely manner, the following procedures shall be followed: The hazardous chemical inventory is compiled and maintained by (Name of responsible person and/or position and telephone number). COVID-19 Work Plan; Drinking Water Quality. If you answered all the questions correctly, congratulations. The University Workers Compensation Office handles needlestick documentation. Any person present in a BU laboratory who has an incident involving potential exposure to an infectious agent is offered immediate access to a medical evaluation from the Research Occupational Health Program (listed below) or the BMC Emergency Department (after hours, holidays, and weekends). (Name of responsible person or department) will review the circumstances of all exposure incidents to determine: (Name of Responsible Person) will record all percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps in a Sharps Injury Log. Masks and protective eyewear should be worn if mucous-membrane contact with blood or OPIM is anticipated. Documentation of refusal of the vaccination is kept at (List location). 0000220929 00000 n
Emergency Rooms for life threatening injuries or treatment outside of Urgent Care facility business hours: St. Marys Hospital 235 West Sixth St Reno, NV 89503 (775) 770-3000. 0000221224 00000 n
An example would be a lab technician who processes blood samples or other potentially infectious materials. Occupational Exposure is any reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of the employees duties. 0000221904 00000 n
Employees covered by the bloodborne pathogens standard receive an explanation of this ECP during their initial training session. Included is a list of tasks and procedures, or groups of closely related tasks and procedures, in which occupational exposure may occur for these individuals: Job Title Department Location Task Procedure, __Housekeeper_________________Environmental Services____________Handling Regulated Waste__, Job Title Department Location Task Procedure. Laundry shall be cleaned in accordance with established written laboratory/department procedures. (Changes may include an evaluation of safer devices, adding employees to the exposure determination list, etc. The specific requirements for each, along with record keeping requirements, are outlined in the Plan. With that said, it is possible, so precautions should be taken. Contact Research Occupational Health Program at (617) 358- 7647. The Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control . These methods are: Under normal circumstances, an individual does not know if a patient or a laboratory sample contains a bloodborne pathogen. PPE can include, but is not limited to those listed below in Table I. Appropriate sharps containers can be obtained from EH&S and can be requested using the standard request forms on the, Solid biohazardous waste must be collected in an approved autoclavable biohazard bag and autoclaved prior to disposal. Conduct procedures expected to produce significant aerosols of BBPs in a biological safety cabinet or other primary containment device. Employees must be informed of the vaccines benefits and risks, and if they choose not to receive it at the initial evaluation, they must sign a declination form. The following requirements apply to medical records of employees with occupational exposures: The following stipulations and informational requirements apply to the training records: A sharps injury log must be maintained for all sharps related incidents for at least five years. Because of this risk pregnant healthcare workers should be especially familiar with, and strictly adhere to, precautions to minimize the risk of HIV transmission. 0000017235 00000 n
The name of the infectious agent present. The intent of this model is to provide an easy-to-use format to tailor to the specific requirements of your establishment. Occupational Exposure Assessment Supervisors must classify all employees into one of two groups by level of exposure risk associated with their occupational tasks. (Name of responsible person or department) will provide and maintain all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls (e.g., sharps containers), labels, and red bags as required by the standard. Engineering controls include biological safety cabinets, mechanical pipettes, self- sheathing needles, enclosed containers, safety centrifuge cups, and other engineered solutions designed to minimize exposure to biological agents. Use your ungloved hand to grab the wrist of the final glove and pull it toward your fingers with the first glove inside. This program applies to all work operations in our company where you may be exposed to hazardous chemicals under normal working conditions or during an emergency situation. Take our bloodborne pathogens quiz to see if youd benefit from BBP training. Cutaneous exposure involving large amounts of, or prolonged contact with, blood or OPIM especially when the exposed skin is chapped, abraded, or afflicted with dermatitis (1) Wash, the affected area with soap and running water, Use disinfectant on the affected area if available, After first aid treatment, the employee shall report the incident to his/her supervisor. For help with labeling, see (name of responsible person and/or position). If in the future I continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and I want to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive the vaccination series at no charge to me. 0000055436 00000 n
An appointment can be made by contacting: It is the PI/Supervisors responsibility to ensure that: Any person present in a BU laboratory who has an incident involving potential exposure to an infectious agent is offered. In addition, the training program covers, at a minimum, the following elements: Training materials for this facility are available at (name location). However, class II biological safety cabinets should be used whenever procedures are conducted that have a high potential for generating droplets. Terms in this set (39) Every medical facility is required by OSHA to have an exposure control plan. Do not take the time to attempt removal of contacts before flushing eyes Allow contact lenses to be flushed out by running water If contact lenses are not flushed out then remove them after a thorough initial flush and then thoroughly re-flush the eyes. Written correspondence will be kept demonstrating that individuals who accept the vaccination series were provided the opportunity to receive the vaccination. An employee who declines the vaccine may at any time elect to have the vaccine if his or her job tasks or work setting continue to have the risk of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Symptoms of contracting a bloodborne infection, c. The science of tracking and controlling diseases, a. Employees, whose job tasks involve contact with blood or OPIM, who decline to accept the vaccination, shall sign a statement declaring their refusal (see Appendix D. Should an employee later change his or her mind, the vaccination shall be made available to him or her under the above detailed conditions. With that said, this medication must be administered within hours to prevent the incubation and spread of the disease. 0000007350 00000 n
Hep B is a virus that causes acute and chronic liver disease and failure. Original signed declination form for personnel who decline vaccination, The type and brand of the device involved in the incident, An explanation of how the incident occurred. Employee Training - Both initialBloodborne pathogens and annual refresher training are required for all employees who are occupationally exposed to either blood or other potentially infectious material. Boston Medical Center (BMC) has a separate Exposure Control Plan for Hospital employees and operations. Large-bore reusable needles should be placed in a puncture-resistant container for transport to the reprocessing area. Training many people even beyond OSHAs requirements can ensure that this plan gets carried out. The (name of responsible person and/or position) in each section will ensure that all secondary containers are labeled with either an extra copy of the original manufacturers label or with labels marked with the identity and the appropriate hazard warning. Professionals could generally include: With that said, you never know when you might need help during a workplace emergency. Any device or procedure that requires the use of a needle must be engineered using the best available technology. d. Youre performing CPR on your HIV-positive coworker. Its purpose is to promote safe work practices and to ensure that all workers are protected from exposure to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and other disease-causing pathogens in human blood, body fluids, and tissues. Exposure Control Plan. So why is this test performed? All PPE must be used, maintained and disposed of as specified in the Boston University Biosafety Manual, and Laboratory-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). All specimens of blood and OPIM should be put in a well-constructed container with a secure lid to prevent leaking during transport. Occupational Exposure is any reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of the employees duties. a. 0000004972 00000 n
After obtaining consent, collect exposed employees blood as soon as feasible after exposure incident, and test blood for HBV and HIV serological status. John's employer: Is in violation of OSHA standards. Identify and document the source individual (unless the employer can establish that identification is infeasible or prohibited by state or local law). An immediate evaluation is important, as efficacy of post-exposure medication for HIV and other infectious agents may be less effective if the initiation of treatment is delayed. For routine procedures, such as histologic and pathologic studies or microbiologic culturing, a biological safety cabinet may not be necessary to prevent exposure to infectious aerosols. Place your OSHA-approved red safety sign with the biohazard symbol on it at the scene. He/she will see that any new information is communicated to affected employees. A standard laundry detergent must be used, and any potentially contaminated laundry must be washed in hot water using a standard washing cycle for clothing If possible, the use of bleach is advised. Category 1: Job classifications in which all employees have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, Category 2: Job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. (Name of Responsible person or department) is responsible for maintenance of the required medical records. Concentra Medical Center 3900 Paradise Rd., Suite V Las Vegas, NV 89169 (702) 369-0560 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Concentra Medical Center 5850 S. Polaris Rd., #100 Las Vegas, NV 89118 (702) 739-9957 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Contaminated broken glassware shall be collected using mechanical means, such as a brush and dustpan, tongs, or forceps, and be properly decontaminated before disposal. The procedure below will be followed when an MSDS is not received at the time of initial shipment: Copies of MSDSs for all hazardous chemicals to which employees are exposed or are potentially exposed will be kept in (identify location). Document the route of exposure and circumstances of the incident. 0000003427 00000 n
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Use (specify either red bags or bags marked with the biohazard symbol) for this purpose. true. The employees must be informed of the vaccines benefits and risks, and if they choose not to receive it at the initial evaluation time, they must sign a declination form that is provided by Occupational Health Services. All material that consists of, or is contaminated with, human blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) must be considered potentially contaminated with bloodborne pathogens. It will also be reviewed in their annual refresher training. This includes engineering controls used to prevent needlestick injuries. If your co-workers heart stops, you should not hesitate to start CPR because of concern about infectious disease. The reader should consult the OSHA bloodborne pathogens and hazard communication standards in their entirety for specific compliance requirements. Therefore, it is necessary for each department, school or campus to complete certain portions of the plan that will be unique to that entity. a. true. Your unbroken skin comes in contact with blood or bodily fluids. xref
Workers must be trained on the proper use of such equipment and the equipment must be regularly inspected and maintained. The Boston University Biosafety Manual provides additional guidance on these topics. As stated in Section K of Methods in the Plan, each department that utilizes sharps for patient healthcare purposes must form a committee to evaluate sharps engineering controls. General Guidelines (all health care workers). 213 0 obj
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(Name of responsible person or department will ensure that adequate supplies of the aforementioned equipment are available in the appropriate sizes. Arrange this list so that you are able to cross-reference it with your MSDS file and the labels on your containers. Personnel that work with, or may reasonably have contact with, human blood, body fluids, unfixed tissue, and human tissue culture or cell lines are considered to be at risk from bloodborne pathogens. True. Generally, this will be the supervisor who was notified. The following contaminated articles will be laundered by this company:________________________, __________________________________________________________________________________. The following is a list of all job classifications at our establishment in which all employees have occupational exposure: Job Title Department/Location (Example: Phlebotomists)______________________________ (Clinical Lab)____________________, Job Title Department/Location (Example: Phlebotomists)______________________________ (Clinical Lab)____________________. Be predominantly fluorescent orange or orange-red, with lettering and symbols of contrasting color. Both the initial and annual refresher versions must include protective measures to be taken to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Pull upward toward your fingers, allowing it to slide off inside out. 205 0 obj
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Containerization and Labeling - Container and label requirements are detailed under appropriate headings in the Plan. This method utilizes best practice work procedures, such as listed below, to eliminate or minimize the occupational exposure potential to the employee. So everyone would benefit from BBP training. It is the PIs responsibility to ensure that researchers, technicians, students, or volunteers who work in the laboratory and who have contact with animals, infectious agents, or blood borne pathogens are medically evaluated prior to starting work and that anyone working with blood borne pathogens is offered the hepatitis B vaccination series administered by the Research Occupational Health Program in compliance with the Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Policy for Boston University/Boston Medical Center. (Name of responsible person or department) is responsible for reviewing and updating the ECP annually or more frequently if necessary to reflect any new or modified tasks and procedures that affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure. Like the pandemic, you dont want to wait until youre in the presence of a contagious disease to learn how to stay safe. This test provides your doctor with a baseline. Place soiled or used equipment in appropriately designated containers or areas for storage, washing, decontamination, or disposal. Those portions of the plan are: *NOTE: Other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) include: Questions regarding this Plan, or requests for assistance in implementing Plan requirements should be directed to the University of Nevada, Reno, Environmental Health & Safety Department at (775) 327-5040. semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood, and anytime it is difficult to differentiate between body fluids; any unfixed tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a human (alive or dead); human cell or tissue cultures, organ cultures; HIV-containing culture medium, tissue culture, solutions, blood, organs, or tissue from experimental animals infected with HIV, HCV or HBV. 0000017522 00000 n
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Additional useful information, such as the manufacturers telephone number, an emergency number, scientific name, CAS number, the associated task, etc., can be included. The (name of responsible person and/or position) is responsible for establishing and monitoring the company MSDS program. Personnel who are not employees, such as unpaid students and declared volunteers, and who have exposure to bloodborne pathogens in work settings outside of academic classes in which they are enrolled, must receive the same training as employees. Your BBP safety plan should include what cleaners to use as you disinfect the area. Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted: Transmission occurs by all means stated. Scientists have extensively studied how bloodborne pathogens spread. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has prepared this plan to be used . Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. All work units of this company will participate in the Hazard Communication Program. Care should be taken when collecting each specimen to avoid contaminating the outside of the container and the laboratory form accompanying the specimen. For example, if employees wear gloves but pass sharp objects carelessly between themselves, wearing gloves will not prevent a cut that leads to exposure. entertainment, news presenter | 4.8K views, 28 likes, 13 loves, 80 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from GBN Grenada Broadcasting Network: GBN. When revised MSDSs are received, the following procedures will be followed to replace old MSDSs: (Name of responsible person and/or position) is responsible for the Hazard Communication Program and will ensure that all program elements are carried out. c. Ask a co-worker to remove your gloves. How did you do? The enclosed document comprises the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan for the University of Nevada, Reno, as required by State regulations and Federal OSHA Statute 29 CFR 1910.1030, hereafter referred to as the Plan. Vaccination against the hepatitis B virus must be offered, under the direction of a health care provider, under the following conditions to all employees and declared volunteers whose listed job responsibilities involve contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials: HBV vaccination is paid for by the employer and provided at no cost to the employee. Medical records are maintained for each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020, Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records.. d. Use disinfectants as outlined in your BBP plan. Use water to thoroughly flush the skin or mucous membranes as soon as possible if they come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Additionally, the person who had the accident will also be tested. These records include the class roster, training presentation slides, and vaccination declination/acceptance forms. a. To prevent needlestick injuries, needles should NOT be recapped, purposely bent or broken by hand, removed from disposable syringes, or otherwise manipulated by hand. Bloodborne pathogens training will further explain these risks. %PDF-1.3
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The provisions of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and Biosafety Manual are the basis for the Boston University compliance program and all employees, contractors and visitors are required to follow the requirements described in this Exposure Control Plan. For example, they know that your HIV only has a .3% chance of transmitting disease through broken skin. The results of the medical evaluation are to be strictly confidential between the healthcare professional and employee. The (name of responsible person and/or position) will review the company labeling procedures every (provide a time period) and will update labels as required. Hands and other skin surfaces should be washed immediately and thoroughly if contaminated with blood or OPIM. If the source individual is already known to be HIV, HCV and/or HBV positive, new testing need not be performed. 0
The following conditions should be considered as constituting a potential exposure: Any incident meeting the above detailed criteria requires appropriate first aid, and reporting to the immediate supervisor of the exposed personnel, the Environmental Health and Safety Department, and the Workers Compensation Office at Business Center North (BCN). We evaluate new procedures and new products regularly by (Describe the process, literature reviewed, supplier info, products considered) _______________________________________________________. The healthcare professional responsible for evaluating the exposed employee will obtain as part of the evaluation: A copy of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, A description of the employee's duties related to the incident, Documentation of the route of entry and exposure circumstances, A copy of, or information regarding, all available medical records relevant to the treatment of the employee, including vaccination status which are the employers responsibility to maintain.
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