An example would be a lab technician who processes blood samples or other potentially infectious materials. 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. 0000017522 00000 n If you answered all the questions correctly, congratulations. trailer 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. 0000216295 00000 n 0000017028 00000 n University personnel will use four methods, either singly or in combination, to control occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens. Proper cleanup is not to be taken lightly. 0000008024 00000 n 0000206055 00000 n Such requests should be addressed to (Name of responsible person or department). True. Following the medical evaluation, a copy of the health care professionals written opinion will be obtained and provided to the employee within 15 days of the completion of the evaluation. a - Attend annual training on blood-borne pathogens. Although exposures to blood-borne pathogens are rare, one incident has the potential to cause a life threatening disease. With that said, other bloodborne pathogens youve likely heard of and wouldnt want to catch include these, as listed by NIH.gov: However, it can take days or weeks for your blood test to confirm youve contracted a bloodborne illness. Food, gum, beverages, cosmetics, lip balm, etc. 0000000016 00000 n An exposure determination of University job classifications is provided in Appendix A. HIV/HBV research laboratories must ensure that their employees demonstrate proficiency in standard microbiological procedures prior to being allowed to work in the laboratory. Additionally, job classifications in which some workers may have a potential for occupational exposure include Principal Investigators, Research Assistants, Laboratory technicians, Public Safety Officers, Custodians, Emergency Responders, and Plumbers. 0000206484 00000 n 1. c, 2. d, 3. b, 4. c, 5. d, 6. c, 7. c, 8. b, 9. a, 10. b. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has prepared this plan to be used . All employees whose activities involve contact with blood or OPIM should consider the following as the minimum precautions. Equipment shall be evaluated on a regular basis and when applicable, results will be forwarded to the responsible supervisor such as the clinic manager, head nurse, or principal investigator. It is designed to achieve compliance with State and Federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards, specifically 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens. Contaminated sharps are discarded immediately or as soon as possible in containers that are closable, puncture-resistant, leak proof on sides and bottoms, and appropriately labeled or colorcoded. The supervisor is responsible for providing all affected staff members with necessary PPE. 1: Medical and training records are required to be maintained in conjunction with this Plan. The regulations in their entirety may be obtained from the: Washoe County Health District 1001 East Ninth Street Post Office Box 11130 Reno, Nevada 89520-0027 (775) 328-2434 (775) 328-6176 (Fax). Do not shear, bend, break, recap or resheathe used needles and other sharps by hand. Document the route of exposure and circumstances of the incident. Under this program, you will be informed of the contents of the OSHA Hazard Communications standard, the hazardous properties of chemicals with which you work, safe handling procedures and measures to take to protect yourself from these chemicals. The Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control . Training records must be maintained for three years from the date of training, and be kept in a specific location. Specific procedures for the disposal of biological materials are available from EHS and can also be found in the Boston University Biosafety Manual. Therefore, it is necessary for each department, school or campus to complete certain portions of the plan that will be unique to that entity. 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. The University Workers Compensation Office handles needlestick documentation. All specimens of blood and OPIM should be put in a well-constructed container with a secure lid to prevent leaking during transport. ), Procedure being performed when the incident occurred, A copy and explanation of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard, An explanation of our ECP and how to obtain a copy, An explanation of methods to recognize tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and OPIM, including what constitutes an exposure incident, An explanation of the use and limitations of engineering controls, work practices, and PPE, An explanation of the types, uses, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of PPE, An explanation of the basis for PPE selection, Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine will be offered free of charge, Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or OPIM, An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available, Information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident 13, An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by the standard and used at this facility. Your email address will not be published. Should an exposure incident occur, contact (Name of responsible person) at the following number ____________________ . Following initial first aid (clean the wound, flush eyes or other mucous membrane, etc. a. After obtaining consent, collect exposed employees blood as soon as feasible after exposure incident, and test blood for HBV and HIV serological status. Unless you have an open wound, hands-only CPR is unlikely to cause a risk of exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enacted the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in 1991. c. You stick yourself with a needle used on someone else. 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. Exposure Control Plan written plan to eliminate or minimize occupational exposures. Scientists have extensively studied how bloodborne pathogens spread. 0000015600 00000 n District Board of Health Regulations Governing Solid Waste Management Regulations, Amended, Washoe County District Board of Health: October 27, 2011. PPE is provided to our employees at no cost to them. 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 information, Laboratory Decontamination and Decommissioning, Reduce potential risk by providing personal protective clothing and. 151 63 This Exposure Control Plan applies to all BU personnel with occupational exposure to human materials, including body fluids or tissues, or other potentially infectious materials as defined by OSHA. 0000016008 00000 n An immediately available confidential medical evaluation and follow-up will be conducted by (name of licensed health care professional). COVID-19 Work Plan; Drinking Water Quality. '9*t$6j \}+5-x_8rVV&Ww6mw)H*dqbxT##b8;R-tx;1. 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). ), the following activities will be performed: ADMINISTRATION OF POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP. The high exposure potential group includes all employees that work with, or have potential exposure to blood, blood products, or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM)* while performing their assigned job duties. The records may be kept with the PI as well as with EH&S. EH&S will maintain the class roster, training presentation and HBV vaccination declination/acceptance forms. This decision is often both safety-oriented and aesthetic. The intent of this model is to provide an easy-to-use format to tailor to the specific requirements of your establishment. 0000027666 00000 n 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. Assure that the exposed employee is provided with the source individuals test results and with information about applicable disclosure laws and regulations concerning the identity and infectious status of the source individual (e.g., laws protecting confidentiality). Any exposure of blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) with mucous membranes, such as contact to the mouth, eye, nostril, etc. The Institutional Biosafety Committee has reviewed and approved the Plan and fully endorses its implementation. The (name of responsible person and/or position) is responsible for establishing and monitoring the company MSDS program. It is the responsibility of (Name of responsible person and/or position) to provide other employers and contractors with information about hazardous chemicals that their employees may be exposed to on a job site and suggested precautions for employees. If the source individual is already known to be HIV, HCV and/or HBV positive, new testing need not be performed. For immediate medical attention, on the Charles River Campus please call Boston University Police Department 617-353-2121, On the Boston University Medical campus, please contact Public Safety at 617-358-4444. In addition to the 1904 Recordkeeping Requirements, all percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps are also recorded in a Sharps Injury Log. (Name of responsible person or department will ensure that adequate supplies of the aforementioned equipment are available in the appropriate sizes. This committee must include input from employees who handle the sharps devices directly. HEPATITIS B VACCINE DECLINATION (MANDATORY). 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. For example, they know that your HIV only has a .3% chance of transmitting disease through broken skin. __________________________________________________, PPE is located (List location) and may be obtained through (Name of responsible person or department). These pathogens could also pass through an open wound. Personnel will wash hands as soon as possible after removal of gloves or other PPE. 0000023444 00000 n On top of that, it can prevent serious illness from chronic infection for up to a lifetime. Although exceptions may be required for people at high risk like healthcare workers. You can get a BBP certificate online in as little as two hours. Then use an absorbent material like a towel to soak up what you can and keep it from spreading. Your Exposure Control Plan should include a description of how your facility meets each of the basic elements. In the event of an exposure incident, as defined in the Exposure Determination section of this Plan, the affected employee shall receive immediate first aid to mitigate effects of possible exposure. 0000008695 00000 n The training format will be as follows: (Describe training format, such as audiovisuals, interactive computer programs, classroom instruction, etc.).