Place wet contaminated laundry in leak-proof, labeled or colorcoded containers before transport. This method utilizes best practice work procedures, such as listed below, to eliminate or minimize the occupational exposure potential to the employee. 0000073737 00000 n Medical records are maintained for each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020, Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records.. All persons should wash their hands after completing laboratory activities and should remove protective clothing before leaving the laboratory. c. Ask a co-worker to remove your gloves. It is designed to achieve compliance with State and Federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards, specifically 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens. This log will be maintained by the University Workers Compensation Office and will be forwarded to the responsible administrator of the location were the injury took place. If an MSDS is not available, contact (name of responsible person and/or position). It is now July 1st of the current year. Hep C is a virus that causes severe liver inflammation, which can cause irreversible liver damage. 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. This exposure determination lists job classifications in which all employees have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure. b. Any cutaneous exposure involving large amounts of blood or OPIM or prolonged contact, especially when the exposed skin is chapped, abraded, or afflicted with dermatitis. a, b, & c. b - Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) a & c. True. Other employers and contractors will be provided with MSDSs for hazardous chemicals generated by this companys operations in the following manner: In addition to providing a copy of an MSDS to other employers, other employers will be informed of necessary precautionary measures to protect employees exposed to operations performed by this company. If exposures to blood or other body fluids* are reasonably anticipated, you are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to develop an Exposure Control Plan. This list includes the name of the chemical, the manufacturer, the work area in which the chemical is used, dates of use, and quantity used. 0000032643 00000 n All biohazardous waste must be segregated from other wastes (general, chemical and radioactive) to protect employees, the general public and the environment. 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. You must regularly educate your workers on the uses of the Exposure Control Plan and where its kept, so it is available when needed. She is passionate about working towards a purpose, recently graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Media and Marketing, and is currently residing in Manhattan. xb`````Oc`c`; B@163:00^`&>yi*puz[]M@S $@IIl(p20oh@lQe` Be predominantly fluorescent orange or orange-red, with lettering and symbols of contrasting color. Employees in high risk environments such as clinicians, nurses, or phlebotomists will be offered testing for antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) one to two months after completing the three dose vaccination series. (red bag, biohazard label), Equipment to be Labeled Label Type (size, color), (specimens, contaminated laundry, etc.) By design, it is broad in both scope and content. Containerization and Labeling - Container and label requirements are detailed under appropriate headings in the Plan. 0000216295 00000 n ), Location of the incident (O.R., E.R., patient room, etc. 0000002250 00000 n Further details of the training requirements are contained in the appropriate section of the Plan. All employees can review this plan at any time during their work shifts by contacting (Name of responsible person or department). The following laundering requirements must be met: The following labeling methods are used in this facility: Equipment to be Labeled Label Type (size, color), (specimens, contaminated laundry, etc.) Provide HBV vaccinations at no cost to the employee (available through the Research Occupational Health Program). The Institutional Biosafety Committee has reviewed and approved the Plan and fully endorses its implementation. (For example: non-glass capillary tubes, SESIPs, needleless systems), ________________________________________________________. NOTE: Part-time, temporary, contract and per diem employees are covered by the bloodborne pathogens standard. Each new employee will attend a health and safety orientation that includes the following information and training: Prior to introducing a new chemical hazard into any section of this company, each employee in that section will be given information and training as outlined above for the new chemical hazard. These findings are to be used to determine efficacy of equipment as well as service or maintenance requirements. The employer must write a plan that lists the jobs where workers may be exposed, along with a list of the tasks and procedures performed by those workers that result in their exposure. The following model Hazard Communication Program is based on the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. 0000004972 00000 n Bench tops, counters and all other equipment used to work with blood and OPIM must be disinfected at the end of each work day, when work surfaces are contaminated, or after a spill. Handle contaminated laundry as little as possible, with minimal agitation. You should put on your PPE. All biohazardous waste must be disposed of according to the procedures outlined in the, Sharps, both contaminated and uncontaminated, must be collected in rigid, leak proof, puncture resistant containers that are properly labeled as biohazardous waste. 1: Medical and training records are required to be maintained in conjunction with this Plan. It outlines how to contain exposure and reduce risk to others in the workplace. (Changes may include an evaluation of safer devices, adding employees to the exposure determination list, etc. a - Attend annual training on blood-borne pathogens. Gloves should be worn for touching blood and body fluids or any OPIM, for handling items or surfaces soiled with blood or body fluids, and for performing venipuncture and other vascular access procedures. Masks and protective eyewear should be worn if mucous-membrane contact with blood or OPIM is anticipated. It is the responsibility of (name of responsible person and/or position) to obtain information about hazardous chemicals used by other employers to which employees of this company may be exposed. Human or animal specimens or infectious cultures, Contaminated animal carcasses, body parts and bedding, Sharps, including hypodermic needles and syringes, Pasteur pipettes, broken medical glassware, scalpel blades, disposable razors, and suture, Wastes from the production of bacteria, viruses, or the use of spores, discarded live and attenuated vaccines, and culture dishes and devices used to transfer, inoculate, and mix cultures. Your BBP safety plan should include what cleaners to use as you disinfect the area. 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. It will also be reviewed in their annual refresher training. To supplement the universal precautions listed and detailed in the previous sections, the following precautions are recommended for workers in clinical laboratories. %%EOF Each PI or manager must ensure that they and all their employees with the potential for occupational exposure participate in a training program provided by EHS at no cost to the employee during working hours. Generally, this will be the supervisor who was notified. For example, if employees wear gloves but pass sharp objects carelessly between themselves, wearing gloves will not prevent a cut that leads to exposure. For additional information on other blood borne pathogens, employees should consult the Boston University Biosafety Manual, their Principal Investigator, Supervisor, or Research Occupational Health on either campus where informationis available upon request. We evaluate new procedures and new products regularly by (Describe the process, literature reviewed, supplier info, products considered) _______________________________________________________. Engineering controls and work practice controls will be used to prevent or minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens. 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). Employees who have exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis should refrain from all direct contact with blood or OPIM and from handling patient-care equipment until the condition resolves. 0000206055 00000 n 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. All regulated bloodborne pathogen-contaminated waste must be disposed of properly as biohazardous waste, consistent with the Boston University and Commonwealth of Massachusetts waste rules. Medical evaluation shows that vaccination is contraindicated. 0000220468 00000 n If your co-workers heart stops, you should not hesitate to start CPR because of concern about infectious disease. Immediately after completing patient contact, If PPE no longer works as an effective barrier. Even though the antibodies diminish after about 30 years, a healthy body continues to recognize Hep B and fight it. Work activities are sometimes performed by employees in areas where chemicals are transferred through unlabeled pipes. District Board of Health Regulations Governing Solid Waste Management Regulations, Amended, Washoe County District Board of Health: October 27, 2011. Getting your employees trained can avoid possible OSHA violations and liability. Labels shall: Display the universal biohazard symbol and contain the word "biohazard". All University employees who have occupational exposure to blood and OPIM must participate in a training and education program. 0000221224 00000 n To ensure that information about the dangers of all hazardous chemicals used by (Name of Company) is known by all affected employees, the following hazardous information program has been established. In conjunction with the academic department, review the list of at-risk employees on an annual basis to ensure that the list is current. Personnel who develop symptoms of allergy or asthma that occur upon exposure to experimental animals are referred to Occupational Health Services for evaluation.Under the OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Standard, BU and BMC are required to offer the hepatitis B vaccine to all employees at risk within 10 days of starting their work assignment. 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. Written correspondence will be kept demonstrating that individuals who accept the vaccination series were provided the opportunity to receive the vaccination. Renown Health Urgent Care - Ryland975 Ryland St.Reno, NV 89502(775) 982-5000, Facilities located near the University that participate in the program are listed below. 0000006294 00000 n shall not be consumed, stored, or applied in work areas where the possibility of contamination by infectious materials exists. Reporting these findings to the supervisor of the workplace, and make recommendations as appropriate. Responsible/Supervisory personnel shall establish and implement written procedures for methods of decontamination appropriate for the equipment to be cleaned, the procedures performed, and the relevant contaminant. Employees covered by the bloodborne pathogens standard receive an explanation of this ECP during their initial training session. 0000016008 00000 n The Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan is designed to minimize risks to the University community from exposure to human blood, blood products, and other potentially infectious materials, and to meet regulatory expectations mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). They must contain the names of all persons attending the training session. 0000017028 00000 n 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. Gowns or aprons should be worn during procedures that are likely to generate splashes of blood or OPIM. Responsible/Supervisory personnel are obligated to maintain the work-site in a clean and sanitary condition. And it should be done immediately unless this is a crime scene. This group must be included in the bloodborne pathogens training program. Established cultured human cell lines are also included as potential blood borne pathogens, whether characterized to be free of contamination or not. c. You stick yourself with a needle used on someone else. They shall establish and implement a written schedule for cleaning and appropriate decontamination based upon the following: Tasks or procedures performed in the area. An immediately available confidential medical evaluation and follow-up will be conducted by (name of licensed health care professional). This plan will be reviewed and revised annually or whenever changes in procedure or personnel occur. Training in the use of the appropriate PPE for specific tasks or procedures is provided by (Name of responsible person or department). you have around a 1.8% chance of catching it. Broken glassware that may be contaminated is only picked up using mechanical means, such as a brush and dustpan. Your unbroken skin comes in contact with blood or bodily fluids. Training records are completed for each employee upon completion of training. If revisions to this ECP are necessary (Responsible person or department) will ensure that appropriate changes are made. a. true. ), the following activities will be performed: ADMINISTRATION OF POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP. After contact with blood or OPIM, surfaces shall be decontaminated with an appropriate disinfectant and protective coverings replaced under the following guidelines: Work surfaces will be cleaned when visibly contaminated, at the end of the work shift, or at a regularly scheduled frequency (i.e. Wear appropriate gloves when it is reasonably anticipated that there may be hand contact with blood or OPIM, and when handling or touching contaminated items or surfaces; replace gloves if torn, punctured or contaminated, or if their ability to function as a barrier is compromised. Contaminated laundry shall be handled as little as possible and with a minimum of agitation. (Name of responsible person or department) ensures that health care professional(s) responsible for employees hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up are given a copy of OSHAs bloodborne pathogens standard. Eye protection devices such as safety glasses with side shields, or goggles must be used whenever there is potential for splash, spray, splatter of potentially infectious material. 0000210330 00000 n Although exposures to blood-borne pathogens are rare, one incident has the potential to cause a life threatening disease. Human anatomical parts, organs, tissues and body fluids. 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. '9*t$6j \}+5-x_8rVV&Ww6mw)H*dqbxT##b8;R-tx;1. All employees, students and declared volunteers on the BBP Program should routinely use appropriate barrier precautions to prevent skin and mucous-membrane exposure when contact with blood or OPIM is anticipated. This can be accomplished by either using a chemical disinfectant, or by autoclaving the material. 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. b. Fluid splashes into your eyes or onto mucous membranes (inside of nose, mouth, etc.). Document the identity and infectious status of the source individual. Training many people even beyond OSHAs requirements can ensure that this plan gets carried out. Job classifications where all have occupational exposure. Workplace specific training on bloodborne pathogens hazards and methods to prevent exposure must be provided by the employees supervisor or a designated and qualified alternate. Go to Solid Waste Management. Section 080, Biohazardous Waste, is applicable to management of waste that contains, or is contaminated with, bloodborne pathogens. Care should be taken when collecting each specimen to avoid contaminating the outside of the container and the laboratory form accompanying the specimen. 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. True. 213 0 obj <>stream The ECP is a key document to assist our organization in implementing and ensuring compliance with the standard, thereby protecting our employees. 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). A statement that the employee has been notified of the evaluation results, A statement that the employee has been notified of any medical conditions that may arise from the exposure which may require further treatment. Specific procedures for the disposal of biological materials are available from EHS and can also be found in the Boston University Biosafety Manual. If you struggled with various answers or want to learn more, BBP training gives you the practical knowledge you can use in your workplace to keep yourself, coworkers, and customers safe. John's employer: Is in violation of OSHA standards. Vaccination will be provided by (List health care professional responsible for this part of the plan) at (location). The supervisor is responsible for providing all affected staff members with necessary PPE. Reason : Biomedical waste containers when emptied , they are lined with a bag in s . The exposure control plan guidelines should be made available to employees and should speci cally explain what they need to do to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. 0000049885 00000 n c. Use an absorbent material (e.g., a towel) to reduce the spread of fluid. A copy of this program will be made available, upon request, to employees and their representatives. true. Upon identifying these employees, the supervisor must: (NOTE: A model Exposure Control Plan is provided as Appendix A.). The following contaminated articles will be laundered by this company:________________________, __________________________________________________________________________________. Record Keeping - Records of training conducted by EH&S are maintained by EH&S. (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. Remove immediately or as soon as feasible any garment contaminated by blood or OPIM, in such a way as to avoid contact with the outer surface. The procedure for handling sharps disposal containers is: __ (may refer to specific procedure by title or number and last date of review) _________________________________________________________, The procedure for handling other regulated waste is: ___(may refer to specific procedure by title or number and last date of review)_________________________________________________________.

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