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Occupational Exposure toBloodborne Pathogens

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Definitions

The most common BBP diseases are:

–HIV (AIDS)

–HBV (Hepatitis B)

–Meningitis

–Tuberculosis

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BBP Diseases May Enter the Body By:

• Direct - touching body fluids that contain blood from an infected person

•Indirect - touching objects contaminated with blood or body fluids of an infected person

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BBP Diseases May Enter the Body By:

• Direct•Indirect

•Vector-borne - being bitten by a person

Tuberculosis

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Definitions

Human Blood

Vomit

Human tissue

•Any body fluid contaminated with blood

Any item that may be contaminated by body fluids containing blood.

Hypodermic needles

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Methods of Compliance

• Universal Precautions

• Engineering and work practice controls

Exposure Control

•Personal protective equipment

•Procedures in cleanup & disposal

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Methods of Compliance

• Universal precautions– All human blood and body fluids

containing blood must be treated as they are infectious.

•1 part Clorox &10 parts water

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Methods of CompliancePersonal protective equipment is provided, cleaned, replaced, and disposed of by the company.

Always have a barrier between you and any potentially infectious materials.

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Check gloves for Check gloves for damage before and damage before and during use.during use.

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A faceshield can A faceshield can protect against protect against splashes to the nose splashes to the nose and mouthand mouth

An apron can be used to protect your clothing or help prevent skin contact.

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If your clothing ever becomes contaminated with another persons blood ----

Contact your supervisor Contact your supervisor immediately!immediately!

Do not wear contaminated clothing home or wash with other clothing.

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If you If you are in are in the area the area where where there is there is possible possible exposurexposure to e to blood or blood or other other human human body body fluids -fluids -

NONO Eating

NONO Drinking

NONO Smoking

NONO Applying of lip balm

NONO Handling of Contact Lenses

.NO

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IF YOU ARE EXPOSED

• REPORT THE PROBLEM

IMMEDIATELY

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Hepatitis B

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Hepatitis B

1. Provided without cost

2. Performed by or under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional

3. Confidential

Vaccination and evaluation follow-up is:

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Communication of HazardsCommunication of Hazards

Warning labels and bio-hazard bags will be used to identify and dispose of materials used to:

– treat individuals &

– materials used to clean up blood or other body fluids.

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All First Aid kits will contain:• DISPOSABLE RUBBER GLOVES

Personal Protective Equipment

•BIOHAZARD BAGS–Bags will contain the biohazard symbol

•(Always replace used gloves immediately)

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Biohazard

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