Exposure Control Plan
Any task which allows an employee to come in contact with another person's
blood or other potentially infectious material through the skin, eye,
mucous membrane, or mouth shall be considered a possible source of exposure
to bloodborne pathogens. Other infectious agents that an employee may
be exposed to as part of there job will be discussed during training.
Bloodborne pathogens include any disease carried in the body fluids;
of special concern is exposure to hepatitis B (HBV) and AIDS (HIV). Other
infectious agents include ( but not limited to) the agents listed in the
Minnesota Statues.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED: This method of infection control
requires the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood
and specified human body fluids are infectious for HIV, HBV, and other
bloodborne pathogens. Where differentiation of types of body fluids is
difficult or impossible, all body fluids are to be considered potentially
infectious and should be treated as such.
Protection
To protect yourself from HIV and/or hepatitis infection:
1. Use gloves. Remove inside out. Wash hands thoroughly.
2. Use the designated labeled container for disposal of all needles and
sharps.
3.Use a disinfectant on all potentially contaminated surfaces (10% bleach
or any OSHA approved commercial product).
4. Disinfect or autoclave any contaminated equipment.
Precautions
Upon contact with any blood or other potentially infectious material:
1. Wear gloves (mask, apron, goggles as needed).
2. Absorb fluid with absorbent from Spill Kit provided.
3. Scoop dry material into biohazard bag or any labeled bag.
4. Disinfect area and equipment.
5. Dispose of gloves by turning inside out and dropping directly into
the BIOHAZARD bag. Close bag securely.
6. Wash hands thoroughly.
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