This document outlines OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard which protects approximately 5.6 million workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis. It requires employers to implement exposure control plans using universal precautions, sharps disposal containers, personal protective equipment, training, vaccination, and recordkeeping to prevent transmission of infectious diseases.
Standard precautions are control guidelines designed to protect healthcare workers from exposure to diseases spread by blood and other bodily fluids. They involve assuming that all human blood and bodily fluids are potentially infectious. Key elements of standard precautions include hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment like gloves and gowns, safe disposal of sharps, and cleaning and disinfection of surfaces contaminated with blood or bodily fluids. Standard precautions aim to prevent transmission of pathogens through contact with blood or bodily fluids and should be applied universally to all patients.
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Occupational hazards are seen in every profession, and we as dentists have our own set of occupational hazards which needs to be understood, prevented & handled with best recent research available.
This document provides guidance on selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. It outlines the goals of a PPE program which are to improve safety through appropriate PPE use. It defines PPE and outlines regulations and recommendations from OSHA and CDC on PPE use. The document describes different types of PPE like gloves, gowns, masks, goggles and respirators and provides details on proper donning, use and removal to prevent exposure to infectious materials.
This document discusses infection control guidelines for dentistry. It states that dental professionals are at risk of exposure to diseases through contact with blood or other infectious materials. By carefully following infection control and safety guidelines from the CDC, ADA, and OSHA, the dental team can minimize risks of disease transmission to themselves and patients. The document outlines various infection control procedures including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, instrument sterilization, surface disinfection, and more.
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This ppt describes the biological, chemical, environmental, physical, and psychological workplace hazards that may apply to dentistry with specific standards to protect such exposure.
Needlestick and sharps injuries pose a risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens. Most injuries occur after use of sharps before disposal, often in inpatient units. Recapping needles, leaving sharps unattended, unexpected client movement, and improper sharps handling and disposal are common causes. If exposed, washing the wound and promptly reporting to employee health is important. Preventing injuries involves safe sharps passing, proper disposal in puncture-proof containers, vaccination, and awareness of risks through training. Thorough reporting and investigation of incidents aims to improve safety.
This document discusses dental auxiliaries and their roles. It explains that dental auxiliaries include dental assistants, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians. Each play an important supporting role to dentists and are licensed to perform certain procedures depending on regional regulations. The document then provides more details on the specific roles and allowed tasks of each type of dental auxiliary.
This document provides guidance on the selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. It outlines the goals and objectives of a PPE program, which include providing information on selecting and using PPE safely as well as practicing donning and doffing techniques. The document defines PPE and discusses OSHA regulations and CDC recommendations regarding appropriate use. It describes different types of PPE like gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and respirators and provides details on proper use, doffing, and when to use PPE according to standard and transmission-based precautions.
Standard precautions are control guidelines designed to protect healthcare workers from exposure to diseases spread by blood and other bodily fluids. They involve assuming that all human blood and bodily fluids are potentially infectious. Key elements of standard precautions include hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment like gloves and gowns, safe disposal of sharps, and cleaning and disinfection of surfaces contaminated with blood or bodily fluids. Standard precautions aim to prevent transmission of pathogens through contact with blood or bodily fluids and should be applied universally to all patients.
Occupational hazards in dentistry: An introductionHaritha RK
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Occupational hazards are seen in every profession, and we as dentists have our own set of occupational hazards which needs to be understood, prevented & handled with best recent research available.
This document provides guidance on selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. It outlines the goals of a PPE program which are to improve safety through appropriate PPE use. It defines PPE and outlines regulations and recommendations from OSHA and CDC on PPE use. The document describes different types of PPE like gloves, gowns, masks, goggles and respirators and provides details on proper donning, use and removal to prevent exposure to infectious materials.
This document discusses infection control guidelines for dentistry. It states that dental professionals are at risk of exposure to diseases through contact with blood or other infectious materials. By carefully following infection control and safety guidelines from the CDC, ADA, and OSHA, the dental team can minimize risks of disease transmission to themselves and patients. The document outlines various infection control procedures including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, instrument sterilization, surface disinfection, and more.
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This ppt describes the biological, chemical, environmental, physical, and psychological workplace hazards that may apply to dentistry with specific standards to protect such exposure.
Needlestick and sharps injuries pose a risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens. Most injuries occur after use of sharps before disposal, often in inpatient units. Recapping needles, leaving sharps unattended, unexpected client movement, and improper sharps handling and disposal are common causes. If exposed, washing the wound and promptly reporting to employee health is important. Preventing injuries involves safe sharps passing, proper disposal in puncture-proof containers, vaccination, and awareness of risks through training. Thorough reporting and investigation of incidents aims to improve safety.
This document discusses dental auxiliaries and their roles. It explains that dental auxiliaries include dental assistants, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians. Each play an important supporting role to dentists and are licensed to perform certain procedures depending on regional regulations. The document then provides more details on the specific roles and allowed tasks of each type of dental auxiliary.
This document provides guidance on the selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. It outlines the goals and objectives of a PPE program, which include providing information on selecting and using PPE safely as well as practicing donning and doffing techniques. The document defines PPE and discusses OSHA regulations and CDC recommendations regarding appropriate use. It describes different types of PPE like gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and respirators and provides details on proper use, doffing, and when to use PPE according to standard and transmission-based precautions.
This training document covers the key elements of bloodborne pathogen training required by OSHA for employees who may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials on the job. It defines bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B and C, discusses universal precautions and methods to prevent exposure including engineering controls, personal protective equipment, housekeeping procedures, and post-exposure follow up in the event of an exposure incident. The goal is to educate employees on reducing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and preventing transmission of diseases.
The document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) for responders during an animal disease emergency. It describes PPE as special clothing and equipment that acts as a barrier between individuals and hazards. The purpose of PPE is to protect responders from potentially harmful hazards and prevent the spread of hazards between animals or locations. The document emphasizes that a hazard assessment should be conducted to properly select and manage PPE based on the biological, chemical and environmental risks. It also stresses the importance of PPE training to ensure effective and safe use.
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan exists to provide guidance and direction for staff on how to protect themselves from bloodborne pathogens. It refers staff to RM-400 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. The plan discusses bloodborne pathogens like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV and how they can be spread. It outlines the center's methods to control infection which include universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and safe work practices. Staff are trained annually on the plan.
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This document discusses trained observers who monitor the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). It explains that trained observers watch for risks or failures in the PPE process and use checklists, photos and ratings to document their observations. The document emphasizes that organizational safety leaders must work with staff to develop PPE protocols and train observers to identify risks and failures proactively in order to continuously improve safety. It encourages practicing observer skills like hand hygiene to be prepared to identify issues.
This document outlines OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard which protects workers from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. It covers approximately 5.6 million at-risk workers and requires employers to implement an exposure control plan, use universal precautions, provide personal protective equipment and training, offer hepatitis B vaccinations, conduct medical surveillance and recordkeeping, and properly handle regulated waste and laundry. The standard aims to prevent occupational transmission of pathogens like HIV, HBV, and HCV.
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This document discusses trained observers who monitor the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). It emphasizes that safety is everyone's responsibility and open communication is important. Trained observers use checklists to ensure PPE is worn correctly and provide feedback without hands-on assistance. Organizational safety leaders establish protocols for managing risks during infectious disease outbreaks and work with staff to continuously improve safety. Trained observers can apply these observation skills to everyday safety situations to identify risks and prevent failures.
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This document outlines various safety procedures and protocols for a dental clinic, including fire emergency procedures, electrical safety, eye protection, chemical safety, instrument processing, sharps handling, exposure incidents, and more. It emphasizes standard precautions like personal protective equipment and engineering controls to minimize risks of infectious disease transmission or other hazards in patient care activities. The exposure control plan aims to protect dental health care personnel through vaccination, training, and post-exposure follow-up if accidents occur.
This document discusses occupational hazards faced by dental professionals. It identifies several types of hazards including biological, physical, chemical, and psychological hazards. Dental professionals are at risk of exposure to pathogens through blood, saliva, and other tissues of patients which can spread through direct or indirect contact. Proper sterilization and use of personal protective equipment is important to prevent cross-contamination and reduce risks. Occupational safety and following infection control protocols are essential for the protection of dental staff and patients.
Educational presentation for medical laboratory technologists on safety handling for minor and major body fluid spills. In addition to a workshop to practice step by step the handling for biohazard spills.
Public health, occupational safety and the use of PPEHarm Kiezebrink
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Using Personal Protection Equipment during outbreak situations is a vital part of the routines to prevent responders to an outbreak to get infected, as well as to prevent a virus to escape an infected area. This training in Egypt 2008 was provided by the European Union under the Better Training for Safer Food program.
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This document provides information on proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). It defines different types of PPE like gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, goggles, and face shields. It explains how to properly put on and take off each type of PPE to prevent the spread of infections. Key steps include hand hygiene, putting on items from clean to dirty, and removing items from dirty to clean. PPE must be worn correctly during patient care and removed carefully to avoid contaminating oneself or the environment.
This document provides information on preventing exposures to bloodborne pathogens through safe work practices involving sharps and contact exposures. It discusses that sharps injuries are a risk in healthcare settings and can expose workers to serious infections like HIV, HBV, and HCV. The best way to prevent these exposures is through proper education and training, following standard precautions, using safety-engineered devices, safe disposal of sharps, and creating a culture of safety awareness. It provides guidance on specific safe practices to minimize risk of injuries from sharps at each step of use, from preparation to disposal. Maintaining preparedness, awareness, and careful disposal are emphasized.
Infection control applications in the dental clinicHaytham Qinawi
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The document outlines best practices for infection control and prevention in dental settings. It recommends hand hygiene as the most important measure, and lists times when hands should be washed. Personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, gowns, masks and eyewear should be worn when treating patients to prevent the spread of infections. Different types of gloves and masks are described. Proper disposal of hazardous waste like sharps and infectious materials is also covered, with specific color-coded bags for different waste types.
The document discusses key aspects of operating theatre techniques, including:
1) The surgical team which typically includes a surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurses, and other medical professionals.
2) Preventing infections in the operating theatre through standard precautions like hand hygiene, aseptic techniques, environmental cleaning, and proper sterilization of instruments.
3) Potential hazards in the operating theatre such as slips, falls, sharps injuries, electrical safety issues, radiation, burns, heat stroke, and infections; and safety measures to address each hazard.
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Personal protective equipment such as gloves, protective clothing, eyewear and masks act as barriers to prevent the transmission of microorganisms between patients and dental staff. Gloves should be worn for all dental treatment and changed between patients. Eyewear protects the eyes from splashes and masks prevent the spread of droplets. Protective clothing covers the body and different types of gloves, masks and eyewear are chosen based on the potential risks of the planned dental procedure.
The document provides guidance on selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. It discusses the goals and objectives of a PPE program which is to improve safety through appropriate PPE use. The key types of PPE like gloves, gowns, masks and respirators are described. Factors that influence PPE selection include the type of exposure, isolation precautions used, and task requirements. Guidelines are provided on properly donning, using, and removing different types of PPE to prevent the spread of infectious materials.
Organization and Management of Operation TheatreSheetal Yadav
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This document discusses the management and organization of operating theatres. It begins by defining an operating theatre and describing its purpose. It then outlines the types of surgeries performed in operating theatres including emergency, elective, major and minor surgeries. The document also discusses advances in surgery like microsurgery, cryosurgery and laparoscopic surgery. It provides objectives for operating theatres and describes the operating theatre complex. Key considerations for operating theatre planning, construction, lighting, power outlets, air conditioning and ventilation are also summarized.
The document provides instructions for safely putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE). It describes the proper order for putting on a gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, and gloves when working in a environment requiring infection control precautions. When removing PPE, the outside of the gown, gloves and front of the mask are contaminated and should not be touched with bare hands. PPE is removed in reverse order by either removing gown and gloves together or separately followed by goggles or face shield and mask. Hand hygiene is emphasized before donning and after complete removal of PPE.
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard aims to protect workers from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. It requires employers to implement an exposure control plan, use universal precautions, provide personal protective equipment and engineering controls when exposure risks exist, offer hepatitis B vaccinations, conduct training, and maintain medical and injury records. The standard covers facilities where workers may come into contact with blood or bodily fluids as part of their jobs, such as in healthcare, laboratories, and emergency response.
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40 CFR 261.4(a)(13) excludes Excluded Scrap Metal from regulation as a solid waste - and thus as a hazardous waste - if the requirements of the regulations are met. This presentation briefly summarizes the requirements of this RCRA exclusion from regulation.
This document provides an overview of waste minimization techniques that can be implemented in drilling operations to reduce the amount of waste generated. It discusses opportunities for source reduction through preplanning well sites, modifying drilling fluid systems, and substituting less toxic products. It also outlines process modifications like using closed-loop drilling fluid systems, improving solids control, and monitoring drilling fluids to minimize additions. Implementing these techniques can lower operating costs while also reducing environmental impacts.
This training document covers the key elements of bloodborne pathogen training required by OSHA for employees who may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials on the job. It defines bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B and C, discusses universal precautions and methods to prevent exposure including engineering controls, personal protective equipment, housekeeping procedures, and post-exposure follow up in the event of an exposure incident. The goal is to educate employees on reducing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and preventing transmission of diseases.
The document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) for responders during an animal disease emergency. It describes PPE as special clothing and equipment that acts as a barrier between individuals and hazards. The purpose of PPE is to protect responders from potentially harmful hazards and prevent the spread of hazards between animals or locations. The document emphasizes that a hazard assessment should be conducted to properly select and manage PPE based on the biological, chemical and environmental risks. It also stresses the importance of PPE training to ensure effective and safe use.
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan exists to provide guidance and direction for staff on how to protect themselves from bloodborne pathogens. It refers staff to RM-400 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. The plan discusses bloodborne pathogens like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV and how they can be spread. It outlines the center's methods to control infection which include universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and safe work practices. Staff are trained annually on the plan.
Trained observers for donning doffing ppe cbrne collaborative[1]Ally O'Mara
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This document discusses trained observers who monitor the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). It explains that trained observers watch for risks or failures in the PPE process and use checklists, photos and ratings to document their observations. The document emphasizes that organizational safety leaders must work with staff to develop PPE protocols and train observers to identify risks and failures proactively in order to continuously improve safety. It encourages practicing observer skills like hand hygiene to be prepared to identify issues.
This document outlines OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard which protects workers from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. It covers approximately 5.6 million at-risk workers and requires employers to implement an exposure control plan, use universal precautions, provide personal protective equipment and training, offer hepatitis B vaccinations, conduct medical surveillance and recordkeeping, and properly handle regulated waste and laundry. The standard aims to prevent occupational transmission of pathogens like HIV, HBV, and HCV.
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This document discusses trained observers who monitor the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). It emphasizes that safety is everyone's responsibility and open communication is important. Trained observers use checklists to ensure PPE is worn correctly and provide feedback without hands-on assistance. Organizational safety leaders establish protocols for managing risks during infectious disease outbreaks and work with staff to continuously improve safety. Trained observers can apply these observation skills to everyday safety situations to identify risks and prevent failures.
General Clinic Safety, Hazardous Waste & Infection Controlrtippetts6923
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This document outlines various safety procedures and protocols for a dental clinic, including fire emergency procedures, electrical safety, eye protection, chemical safety, instrument processing, sharps handling, exposure incidents, and more. It emphasizes standard precautions like personal protective equipment and engineering controls to minimize risks of infectious disease transmission or other hazards in patient care activities. The exposure control plan aims to protect dental health care personnel through vaccination, training, and post-exposure follow-up if accidents occur.
This document discusses occupational hazards faced by dental professionals. It identifies several types of hazards including biological, physical, chemical, and psychological hazards. Dental professionals are at risk of exposure to pathogens through blood, saliva, and other tissues of patients which can spread through direct or indirect contact. Proper sterilization and use of personal protective equipment is important to prevent cross-contamination and reduce risks. Occupational safety and following infection control protocols are essential for the protection of dental staff and patients.
Educational presentation for medical laboratory technologists on safety handling for minor and major body fluid spills. In addition to a workshop to practice step by step the handling for biohazard spills.
Public health, occupational safety and the use of PPEHarm Kiezebrink
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Using Personal Protection Equipment during outbreak situations is a vital part of the routines to prevent responders to an outbreak to get infected, as well as to prevent a virus to escape an infected area. This training in Egypt 2008 was provided by the European Union under the Better Training for Safer Food program.
Infection control in dental clinic and management of sterile and contaminated...Arun Mangalathu
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Sterilization , Disinfection and management of Instruments in dental clinic, Lecture delivered by Dr Arun George for indian Dental Association ,Malanadu branch during dental Assistance training programme
This document provides information on proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). It defines different types of PPE like gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, goggles, and face shields. It explains how to properly put on and take off each type of PPE to prevent the spread of infections. Key steps include hand hygiene, putting on items from clean to dirty, and removing items from dirty to clean. PPE must be worn correctly during patient care and removed carefully to avoid contaminating oneself or the environment.
This document provides information on preventing exposures to bloodborne pathogens through safe work practices involving sharps and contact exposures. It discusses that sharps injuries are a risk in healthcare settings and can expose workers to serious infections like HIV, HBV, and HCV. The best way to prevent these exposures is through proper education and training, following standard precautions, using safety-engineered devices, safe disposal of sharps, and creating a culture of safety awareness. It provides guidance on specific safe practices to minimize risk of injuries from sharps at each step of use, from preparation to disposal. Maintaining preparedness, awareness, and careful disposal are emphasized.
Infection control applications in the dental clinicHaytham Qinawi
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The document outlines best practices for infection control and prevention in dental settings. It recommends hand hygiene as the most important measure, and lists times when hands should be washed. Personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, gowns, masks and eyewear should be worn when treating patients to prevent the spread of infections. Different types of gloves and masks are described. Proper disposal of hazardous waste like sharps and infectious materials is also covered, with specific color-coded bags for different waste types.
The document discusses key aspects of operating theatre techniques, including:
1) The surgical team which typically includes a surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurses, and other medical professionals.
2) Preventing infections in the operating theatre through standard precautions like hand hygiene, aseptic techniques, environmental cleaning, and proper sterilization of instruments.
3) Potential hazards in the operating theatre such as slips, falls, sharps injuries, electrical safety issues, radiation, burns, heat stroke, and infections; and safety measures to address each hazard.
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Personal protective equipment such as gloves, protective clothing, eyewear and masks act as barriers to prevent the transmission of microorganisms between patients and dental staff. Gloves should be worn for all dental treatment and changed between patients. Eyewear protects the eyes from splashes and masks prevent the spread of droplets. Protective clothing covers the body and different types of gloves, masks and eyewear are chosen based on the potential risks of the planned dental procedure.
The document provides guidance on selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. It discusses the goals and objectives of a PPE program which is to improve safety through appropriate PPE use. The key types of PPE like gloves, gowns, masks and respirators are described. Factors that influence PPE selection include the type of exposure, isolation precautions used, and task requirements. Guidelines are provided on properly donning, using, and removing different types of PPE to prevent the spread of infectious materials.
Organization and Management of Operation TheatreSheetal Yadav
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This document discusses the management and organization of operating theatres. It begins by defining an operating theatre and describing its purpose. It then outlines the types of surgeries performed in operating theatres including emergency, elective, major and minor surgeries. The document also discusses advances in surgery like microsurgery, cryosurgery and laparoscopic surgery. It provides objectives for operating theatres and describes the operating theatre complex. Key considerations for operating theatre planning, construction, lighting, power outlets, air conditioning and ventilation are also summarized.
The document provides instructions for safely putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE). It describes the proper order for putting on a gown, mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, and gloves when working in a environment requiring infection control precautions. When removing PPE, the outside of the gown, gloves and front of the mask are contaminated and should not be touched with bare hands. PPE is removed in reverse order by either removing gown and gloves together or separately followed by goggles or face shield and mask. Hand hygiene is emphasized before donning and after complete removal of PPE.
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard aims to protect workers from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. It requires employers to implement an exposure control plan, use universal precautions, provide personal protective equipment and engineering controls when exposure risks exist, offer hepatitis B vaccinations, conduct training, and maintain medical and injury records. The standard covers facilities where workers may come into contact with blood or bodily fluids as part of their jobs, such as in healthcare, laboratories, and emergency response.
40 CFR 261.4(a)(13 - The Excluded Scrap Metal Exclusion From Regulation as a ...Daniels Training Services
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40 CFR 261.4(a)(13) excludes Excluded Scrap Metal from regulation as a solid waste - and thus as a hazardous waste - if the requirements of the regulations are met. This presentation briefly summarizes the requirements of this RCRA exclusion from regulation.
This document provides an overview of waste minimization techniques that can be implemented in drilling operations to reduce the amount of waste generated. It discusses opportunities for source reduction through preplanning well sites, modifying drilling fluid systems, and substituting less toxic products. It also outlines process modifications like using closed-loop drilling fluid systems, improving solids control, and monitoring drilling fluids to minimize additions. Implementing these techniques can lower operating costs while also reducing environmental impacts.
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Arc flash events release dangerous thermal energy that can cause severe burns. Proper flame resistant clothing, rated using standards like ATPV, can help limit burn injuries from arc flash exposures. In Australia, standards for electrical worker protective clothing are still being developed, while the U.S. has established requirements in NFPA 70E. Choosing effective flame resistant clothing involves considering the hazards, performance standards, product options, comfort, value, and garnering worker acceptance. Both inherent and treated flame resistant fabrics can provide protection if durable, but inherent options like Nomex and aramid blends generally perform best.
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The USEPA believes that some zinc-bearing waste may be managed to reclaim the zinc for the manufacture of zinc micronutrient fertilizers. To encourage this recycling, USEPA created this conditional exclusion from regulation as a solid waste for certain hazardous secondary materials if the conditions of the exclusion are met. This presentation explains the restrictions and requirements of the exclusion and provides direction to where more information may be found.
The e-Manifest System has been in discussion since at least 2005. It's history of legislation and regulation is identified here. Unfortunately, it still lacks the last piece: the date of implementation. This simple one-slide presentation illustrates at-a-glance the history, and proposed future, of the e-Manifest System.
Electrical hazards can cause electric shock, arc flash burns, thermal burns or blasts. Sources of electrical hazards include direct contact with energized conductors over 50V, arc flashes from live conductors, sparks from short circuits, and static electricity. Assessing electrical hazards involves determining shock boundaries, required PPE, and fault current calculations. Controls and prevention strategies include insulating live parts, guarding equipment, proper grounding, using circuit protection devices, enforcing safe work practices, and providing employee training.
This presentation discusses protective clothing, including the fibers and materials used to manufacture them and examples of different types. It covers heat and flame resistant clothing, protection against extreme cold/wet weather, chemicals, radiation, bacteria/viruses, and ballistics. Key points include:
- Common fibers include aramids, PTFE, PPS, melamine, and polyethylene for properties like heat resistance, moisture barrier, and insulation.
- Examples of protective clothing are firefighter turnout gear with outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner layers and Gore-Tex active fabrics for weather protection.
- New materials through nanotechnology aim to improve protective performance while reducing weight and bulkiness.
This document provides an overview of bloodborne pathogens training for the School District of Jefferson. It discusses the bloodborne pathogens standard, types of pathogens like HIV and hepatitis, and outlines the district's exposure control plan. The plan is aimed at eliminating employee exposure to blood and body fluids and complying with OSHA regulations. It identifies job classifications at higher risk of exposure and reviews procedures for universal precautions, personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and proper removal of gloves after exposure to blood or body fluids.
This document discusses an occupational safety and health administration regulation regarding occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It covers diseases like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. It defines key terms like universal precautions and engineering controls. It also outlines requirements for an exposure control plan, personal protective equipment, housekeeping, waste disposal, vaccinations, and post-exposure procedures.
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COSHH is UK law requiring employers to control substances hazardous to health. It involves identifying health hazards, conducting risk assessments, implementing control measures like PPE, providing training, monitoring health, and planning for emergencies. Hazardous substances include chemicals, fumes, dusts and vapors. Employers must prevent exposure, maintain control measures, provide instruction and training, and conduct health surveillance. Employees must follow safety procedures, wear PPE, report issues, and attend medical check-ups. When working with blood and tissues, universal precautions like gloves, safety glasses and sharps containers help prevent transmission of pathogens like hepatitis B and HIV.
The document provides an overview of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. It discusses the purpose to limit occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. The deadliest bloodborne pathogens are identified as HIV, HBV, and HCV. Details are given about each virus such as symptoms, transmission methods, and available vaccines. The standard requires employers to implement exposure control plans, universal precautions, record keeping, training, and compliance to prevent occupational transmission of bloodborne diseases.
Blood-borne pathogens present a risk of disease transmission to workers through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids. The presentation defines blood-borne pathogens as infectious microorganisms in human blood and other potentially infectious materials that can cause diseases. It identifies the main blood-borne pathogens as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C and discusses how they are transmitted occupationally through contact with mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or sharps injuries. The presentation outlines the key elements of protection against blood-borne pathogens as awareness, engineering and work practice controls, and personal protective equipment. It also describes the essential components of a blood-borne pathogen program for workplaces.
This document provides information on needlestick injuries, including their causes, risks, prevention, and appropriate response. It describes how needlestick injuries most commonly occur through improper handling or disposal of sharps. It emphasizes the importance of safe sharps handling techniques like not recapping needles, use of puncture-resistant sharps containers, and a hands-free approach when passing sharps. The document also outlines steps to take after a needlestick occurs, including wound care, reporting procedures, and post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent transmission of bloodborne diseases. Root cause analysis of sharps injuries can help identify factors to address through quality improvement measures for enhanced safety.
Standard precautions are a set of infection control practices used to prevent the spread of infections during healthcare. They include proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment like gloves and gowns, safe disposal of sharps, sterilization of instruments, and cleaning and disinfection of surfaces. Standard precautions should be applied to all patients regardless of their diagnosis and help protect healthcare workers, patients, and the environment from exposure to infectious microorganisms. Transmission-based precautions provide additional protection for specific infectious diseases depending on how they are transmitted such as through contact, droplets, or airborne routes.
Needle stick injuries pose a significant risk to healthcare workers. While policies and safety protocols have improved in recent decades, needle sticks remain a serious issue. A key part of addressing the problem involves implementing a risk management program that focuses on identifying risks, analyzing data on injuries, and implementing prevention and control strategies. Some important strategies for prevention include proper sharps disposal, safety engineering controls like safety containers, safe work practices, and education to promote a culture of safety. Reducing needle stick injuries requires an interdisciplinary approach and commitment across an entire organization.
Needle stick injuries pose a significant risk to healthcare workers. While policies and safety protocols have improved in recent decades, needle sticks remain a serious issue. A successful risk management program involves identifying risks, analyzing injury data, and implementing prevention strategies. Education of healthcare workers is key to promoting a safer environment. Proper disposal of sharps, use of safety devices, following safety procedures, and developing a culture of safety can help reduce needle stick injuries.
This document discusses occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens. It defines blood borne pathogens as viruses or bacteria present in human blood that can cause disease, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and others. It notes that occupational exposure can occur through needlesticks, bites, cuts or contact with mucous membranes. Those at highest risk include healthcare workers, first responders, and those working with human blood or tissues. The document outlines the key aspects of an exposure control plan that employers must implement to protect workers, such as universal precautions, vaccination, training, and post-exposure follow up including testing and counseling.
This document provides guidelines for infection control in dental settings. Proper procedures are important to prevent transmission of infections between patients and dental health care personnel. Key aspects of an infection control program include education and training, immunization, illness policies, and use of standard precautions like protective barriers and proper sterilization of instruments between patients. Maintaining aseptic conditions before, during, and after treatment is also important to break the chain of infection.
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This document provides guidelines for infection control in dental healthcare settings. Proper infection control procedures are important to prevent transmission of pathogens between patients and dental staff. The foundation is using standard precautions, which include hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment like gloves and masks, safe handling of sharp instruments and contaminated laundry, and sterilizing equipment between patients. Immunizing dental staff against hepatitis B and following protocols after potential exposures can further reduce risk of infection.
This document summarizes an employer's obligations under OSHA regulations to protect employees from exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It covers required training, personal protective equipment, cleaning and disposal procedures, medical follow up requirements in the event of an exposure, and maintaining of training and medical records. The main bloodborne pathogens that pose risks are HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis A.
This document summarizes an employer's bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan as required by OSHA. It identifies job positions that have occupational exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and the three main bloodborne pathogens of concern: hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. It outlines universal precautions and other controls to prevent exposure, including use of personal protective equipment, housekeeping, and offering the hepatitis B vaccine series to exposed employees. Employees who have an exposure incident should immediately wash the affected area and report the incident for medical follow-up.
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Standard precautions should be followed to minimize risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This includes proper use of personal protective equipment like gloves, masks, and eye protection; safe handling of needles and other sharps; cleaning and disinfection; regulated storage and disposal of waste; and proper laundering of contaminated articles. If an exposure incident does occur, the affected area should be washed thoroughly and medical evaluation and follow up arranged immediately without cost to the exposed individual.
This document outlines a bloodborne pathogens policy and procedures to prevent infection from Hepatitis B or HIV. It states that only trained employees are to provide first aid or clean up blood. Employees receiving first aid training will be trained annually on protection from bloodborne pathogens. The policy and procedures will be reviewed annually. It identifies job classifications with potential exposure and tasks that could result in exposure. It provides universal precautions and an exposure control plan detailing steps to take for different types of exposures and clean up. It discusses handwashing locations, protective equipment, vaccination policy, and procedures to follow after an exposure incident.
Universal precautions are guidelines designed to protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious diseases spread through blood and body fluids. They involve treating all human blood and certain human body fluids as if they are known to be infectious. Standard precautions were later introduced as the minimum level of precautions used in caring for all patients, regardless of diagnosis or infection status. They apply to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes. Key elements of standard precautions include hand hygiene, use of gloves, gowns, masks and protective eyewear, prevention of needlestick injuries, respiratory hygiene, environmental cleaning, and safe handling of linens and waste. Transmission-based
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This document discusses infection control in dental practice. It emphasizes that both patients and dental health care workers can be exposed to pathogens during treatment due to contact with blood, oral fluids, and contaminated equipment. Proper sterilization, instrument management, barrier use, and disinfection procedures are important to prevent transmission of infections. The document outlines recommendations for universal precautions, hand hygiene, sharps handling, sterilization, instrument classification, surface disinfection, dental unit waterline management, waste disposal, and developing an overall infection control program.
The document discusses occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard. It covers who is covered by the standard, modes of transmission of communicable diseases, universal precautions that must be followed, and required engineering and work practice controls and personal protective equipment to reduce risk of exposure. The standard also mandates training, medical surveillance, hepatitis B vaccinations, and other measures.
The document summarizes OSHA regulations regarding bloodborne pathogens and needlestick safety. It provides a history of the regulations and updates including the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. It outlines employer requirements to implement exposure control plans, provide training and protective equipment, conduct record keeping, and evaluate exposures to ensure employee health and safety.
2. IntroductionIntroduction
īŽ Approximately 5.6 million workers in health careApproximately 5.6 million workers in health care
and other facilities are at risk of exposure toand other facilities are at risk of exposure to
bloodborne pathogens such as humanbloodborne pathogens such as human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV â the virus thatimmunodeficiency virus (HIV â the virus that
causes AIDS), the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and thecauses AIDS), the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and the
hepatitis C virus (HCV)hepatitis C virus (HCV)
īŽ OSHAâs Bloodborne Pathogens standard prescribesOSHAâs Bloodborne Pathogens standard prescribes
safeguards to protect workers against the healthsafeguards to protect workers against the health
hazards from exposure to blood and otherhazards from exposure to blood and other
potentially infectious materials, and to reduce theirpotentially infectious materials, and to reduce their
risk from this exposurerisk from this exposure
3. Who is covered by the standard?Who is covered by the standard?
īŽ All employees who could beAll employees who could be
âreasonably anticipatedâ as the resultâreasonably anticipatedâ as the result
of performing their job duties to faceof performing their job duties to face
contact with blood and other potentiallycontact with blood and other potentially
infectious materialsinfectious materials
īŽ ââGood Samaritanâ acts such asGood Samaritanâ acts such as
assisting a co-worker with a nosebleedassisting a co-worker with a nosebleed
would not be considered occupationalwould not be considered occupational
exposureexposure
4. Some Workers Who are at RiskSome Workers Who are at Risk
īŽ Physicians, nurses and emergency room personnelPhysicians, nurses and emergency room personnel
īŽ Orderlies, housekeeping personnel, and laundry workersOrderlies, housekeeping personnel, and laundry workers
īŽ Dentists and other dental workersDentists and other dental workers
īŽ Laboratory and blood bank technologists and techniciansLaboratory and blood bank technologists and technicians
īŽ Medical examinersMedical examiners
īŽ MorticiansMorticians
īŽ Law enforcement personnelLaw enforcement personnel
īŽ FirefightersFirefighters
īŽ Paramedics and emergency medical techniciansParamedics and emergency medical technicians
īŽ Anyone providing first-response medical careAnyone providing first-response medical care
īŽ Medical waste treatment employeesMedical waste treatment employees
īŽ Home healthcare workersHome healthcare workers
5. How does exposure occur?How does exposure occur?
īŽ Most common: needle sticksMost common: needle sticks
īŽ Cuts from other contaminated sharpsCuts from other contaminated sharps
(scalpels, broken glass, etc.)(scalpels, broken glass, etc.)
īŽ Contact of mucous membranes (forContact of mucous membranes (for
example, the eye, nose, mouth) orexample, the eye, nose, mouth) or
broken (cut or abraded) skin withbroken (cut or abraded) skin with
contaminated bloodcontaminated blood
6. Exposure Control PlanExposure Control Plan
īŽ Identifies jobs and tasks where occupationalIdentifies jobs and tasks where occupational
exposure to blood or other potentiallyexposure to blood or other potentially
infectious material occursinfectious material occurs
īŽ Describes how the employer will:Describes how the employer will:
âĸ Use engineering and work practice controlsUse engineering and work practice controls
âĸ Ensure use of personal protectiveEnsure use of personal protective
equipmentequipment
âĸ Provide trainingProvide training
âĸ Provide medical surveillanceProvide medical surveillance
âĸ Provide hepatitis B vaccinationsProvide hepatitis B vaccinations
âĸ Use signs and labelsUse signs and labels
7. Exposure Control PlanExposure Control Plan
īŽ Written plan requiredWritten plan required
īŽ Plan must be reviewed at least annually to reflectPlan must be reviewed at least annually to reflect
changes in:changes in:
âĸ tasks, procedures, or assignments which affecttasks, procedures, or assignments which affect
exposure, andexposure, and
âĸ technology that will eliminate or reduce exposuretechnology that will eliminate or reduce exposure
īŽ Annual review must document employerâsAnnual review must document employerâs
consideration and implementation of safer medicalconsideration and implementation of safer medical
devicesdevices
īŽ Must solicit input from potentially exposed employeesMust solicit input from potentially exposed employees
in the identification, evaluation and selection ofin the identification, evaluation and selection of
engineering and work practice controlsengineering and work practice controls
īŽ Plan must be accessible to employeesPlan must be accessible to employees
8. Universal PrecautionsUniversal Precautions
īŽ Treat all human blood and certain bodyTreat all human blood and certain body
fluids as if they are infectiousfluids as if they are infectious
īŽ Must be observed in all situationsMust be observed in all situations
where there is a potential for contactwhere there is a potential for contact
with blood or other potentiallywith blood or other potentially
infectious materialsinfectious materials
9. Engineering and Work PracticeEngineering and Work Practice
ControlsControls
īŽ These are the primary methods used toThese are the primary methods used to
control the transmission of HBV and HIVcontrol the transmission of HBV and HIV
īŽ When occupational exposure remains afterWhen occupational exposure remains after
engineering and work practice controls areengineering and work practice controls are
put in place, personal protectiveput in place, personal protective
equipment (PPE) must be usedequipment (PPE) must be used
10. These controls reduce
employee exposure by
either removing the hazard
or isolating the worker.
Examples:
Engineering ControlsEngineering Controls
īŽ Sharps disposal containersSharps disposal containers
īŽ Self-sheathing needlesSelf-sheathing needles
īŽ Safer medical devicesSafer medical devices
âĸ Needleless systemsNeedleless systems
âĸ Sharps with engineered sharps injurySharps with engineered sharps injury
protectionsprotections
11. Safer Medical DevicesSafer Medical Devices
īŽ Needless Systems:Needless Systems: a device that does not usea device that does not use
needles for the collection or withdrawal of bodyneedles for the collection or withdrawal of body
fluids, or for the administration of medication orfluids, or for the administration of medication or
fluidsfluids
īŽ Sharps with Engineered Sharps Injury Protections:Sharps with Engineered Sharps Injury Protections:
a non-needle sharp or a needle device used fora non-needle sharp or a needle device used for
withdrawing body fluids, accessing a vein or artery,withdrawing body fluids, accessing a vein or artery,
or administering medications or other fluids, with aor administering medications or other fluids, with a
built-in safety feature or mechanism thatbuilt-in safety feature or mechanism that
effectively reduces the risk of an exposure incidenteffectively reduces the risk of an exposure incident
12. Work Practice ControlsWork Practice Controls
īŽ Wash hands afterWash hands after
removing gloves and asremoving gloves and as
soon as possible aftersoon as possible after
exposureexposure
īŽ Do not bend or breakDo not bend or break
sharpssharps
īŽ No food or smoking inNo food or smoking in
work areaswork areas
These controls reduce the
likelihood of exposure by
altering how a task is
performed. Examples:
13. Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment
īŽ Specialized clothing orSpecialized clothing or
equipment worn by anequipment worn by an
employee for protectionemployee for protection
against infectious materialsagainst infectious materials
īŽ Must be properly cleaned,Must be properly cleaned,
laundered, repaired, andlaundered, repaired, and
disposed of at no cost todisposed of at no cost to
employeesemployees
īŽ Must be removed whenMust be removed when
leaving area or uponleaving area or upon
contaminationcontamination
14. Examples of PPEExamples of PPE
īŽ GlovesGloves
īŽ GownsGowns
īŽ Face shieldsFace shields
īŽ Eye protectionEye protection
īŽ Mouthpieces andMouthpieces and
resuscitationresuscitation
devicesdevices
15. HousekeepingHousekeeping
īŽ Location within the facilityLocation within the facility
īŽ Type of surface to be cleanedType of surface to be cleaned
īŽ Type of soil presentType of soil present
īŽ Tasks or procedures beingTasks or procedures being
performedperformed
Must develop a written schedule for cleaning and
decontamination at the work site based on the:
16. HousekeepingHousekeeping (contâd)(contâd)
īŽ After completion ofAfter completion of
procedures,procedures,
īŽ When surfaces areWhen surfaces are
contaminated, andcontaminated, and
īŽ At the end of theAt the end of the
work shiftwork shift
Work surfaces must be
decontaminated with an
appropriate disinfectant:
17. Regulated WasteRegulated Waste
īļ Must be placed in closeable,
leak-proof containers built to
contain all contents during
handling, storing, transporting
or shipping and be
appropriately labeled or color-
coded.
18. LaundryLaundry
īŽ Handle contaminatedHandle contaminated
laundry as little as possiblelaundry as little as possible
and use PPEand use PPE
īŽ Must be bagged orMust be bagged or
containerized at locationcontainerized at location
where usedwhere used
īŽ No sorting or rinsing atNo sorting or rinsing at
location where usedlocation where used
īŽ Must be placed andMust be placed and
transported in labeled ortransported in labeled or
color-coded containerscolor-coded containers
19. Hepatitis B Vaccination RequirementsHepatitis B Vaccination Requirements
īŽ Must make available, free of chargeMust make available, free of charge
at a reasonable time and place, to allat a reasonable time and place, to all
employees at risk of exposure withinemployees at risk of exposure within
10 working days of initial assignment10 working days of initial assignment
unless:unless:
âĸ employee has had the vaccinationemployee has had the vaccination
âĸ antibody testing reveals immunityantibody testing reveals immunity
īŽ The vaccination must be performedThe vaccination must be performed
by a licensed healthcare professionalby a licensed healthcare professional
20. Hepatitis B Vaccination RequirementsHepatitis B Vaccination Requirements
(contâd)(contâd)
īŽ Must be provided even if employee initiallyMust be provided even if employee initially
declines but later decides to accept thedeclines but later decides to accept the
vaccinationvaccination
īŽ Employees who decline the vaccination must signEmployees who decline the vaccination must sign
a declination forma declination form
īŽ Employees are not required to participate inEmployees are not required to participate in
antibody prescreening program to receiveantibody prescreening program to receive
vaccination seriesvaccination series
īŽ Vaccination booster doses must be provided ifVaccination booster doses must be provided if
recommended by the U.S. Public Health Servicerecommended by the U.S. Public Health Service
21. What to do if an exposure occurs?What to do if an exposure occurs?
īŽ Wash exposed area with soap and waterWash exposed area with soap and water
īŽ Flush splashes to nose, mouth, or skinFlush splashes to nose, mouth, or skin
with waterwith water
īŽ Irrigate eyes with water or salineIrrigate eyes with water or saline
īŽ Report the exposureReport the exposure
īŽ Direct the worker to a healthcareDirect the worker to a healthcare
professionalprofessional
22. Post-Exposure Follow-UpPost-Exposure Follow-Up
īŽ Document routes of exposure and how exposureDocument routes of exposure and how exposure
occurredoccurred
īŽ Record injuries from contaminated sharps in a sharpsRecord injuries from contaminated sharps in a sharps
injury log, if requiredinjury log, if required
īŽ Obtain consent from the source individual and theObtain consent from the source individual and the
exposed employee and test blood as soon as possibleexposed employee and test blood as soon as possible
after the exposure incidentafter the exposure incident
īŽ Provide risk counseling and offer post-exposureProvide risk counseling and offer post-exposure
protective treatment for disease when medicallyprotective treatment for disease when medically
indicated in accordance with current U.S. Publicindicated in accordance with current U.S. Public
Health Service guidelinesHealth Service guidelines
īŽ Provide written opinion of findings to employer andProvide written opinion of findings to employer and
copy to employee within 15 days of the evaluationcopy to employee within 15 days of the evaluation
23. Biohazard Warning LabelsBiohazard Warning Labels
īŽ Warning labels required on:Warning labels required on:
âĸ Containers of regulatedContainers of regulated
wastewaste
âĸ Refrigerators and freezersRefrigerators and freezers
containing blood andcontaining blood and
other potentiallyother potentially
infectious materialsinfectious materials
âĸ Other containers used toOther containers used to
store, transport, or shipstore, transport, or ship
blood or other potentiallyblood or other potentially
infectious materialsinfectious materials
īŽ Red bags or containers mayRed bags or containers may
be substituted for labelsbe substituted for labels
24. Training RequirementsTraining Requirements
īŽ Provide at no cost to employeesProvide at no cost to employees
during working hoursduring working hours
īŽ Provide at time of initialProvide at time of initial
assignment to a job withassignment to a job with
occupational exposure and at leastoccupational exposure and at least
annually thereafterannually thereafter
īŽ Additional training needed whenAdditional training needed when
existing tasks are modified or newexisting tasks are modified or new
tasks are required which affect thetasks are required which affect the
workerâs occupational exposureworkerâs occupational exposure
īŽ Maintain training records for 3Maintain training records for 3
yearsyears
25. Training ElementsTraining Elements
īŽ Copy of the standardCopy of the standard
īŽ Modes of transmissionModes of transmission
īŽ Site-specific exposure control planSite-specific exposure control plan
īŽ Hazard recognitionHazard recognition
īŽ Use of engineering controls, workUse of engineering controls, work
practices and PPEpractices and PPE
īŽ Live question and answer sessionsLive question and answer sessions
26. Medical Recordkeeping RequirementsMedical Recordkeeping Requirements
īŽ Employeeâs name and social security numberEmployeeâs name and social security number
īŽ Employeeâs hepatitis B vaccination statusEmployeeâs hepatitis B vaccination status
īŽ Results of examinations, medical testing, and post-Results of examinations, medical testing, and post-
exposure evaluation and follow-up proceduresexposure evaluation and follow-up procedures
īŽ Health care professionalâs written opinionHealth care professionalâs written opinion
īŽ Information provided to the health care professionalInformation provided to the health care professional
īŽ Employee medical records must be kept confidentialEmployee medical records must be kept confidential
and not disclosed or reported without the employeeâsand not disclosed or reported without the employeeâs
written consent (unless required by law)written consent (unless required by law)
īŽ Medical records must be maintained for duration ofMedical records must be maintained for duration of
employment plus 30 years according to OSHAâs ruleemployment plus 30 years according to OSHAâs rule
governing access to employee exposure and medicalgoverning access to employee exposure and medical
recordsrecords
27. Sharps Injury LogSharps Injury Log
īŽ Employers must maintain a sharps injury logEmployers must maintain a sharps injury log
for the recording of injuries from contaminatedfor the recording of injuries from contaminated
sharpssharps
īŽ The log must be maintained in a way thatThe log must be maintained in a way that
ensures employee privacy and must contain, atensures employee privacy and must contain, at
a minimum:a minimum:
âĸ Type and brand of device involved in theType and brand of device involved in the
incidentincident
âĸ Location of the incidentLocation of the incident
âĸ Description of the incidentDescription of the incident
28. SummarySummary
īŽ OSHAâs Bloodborne Pathogens standardOSHAâs Bloodborne Pathogens standard
prescribes safeguards to protect workersprescribes safeguards to protect workers
against the health hazards from exposure toagainst the health hazards from exposure to
blood and other potentially infectiousblood and other potentially infectious
materials, and to reduce their risk from thismaterials, and to reduce their risk from this
exposureexposure
īŽ Implementation of this standard not only willImplementation of this standard not only will
prevent hepatitis B cases, but also willprevent hepatitis B cases, but also will
significantly reduce the risk of workerssignificantly reduce the risk of workers
contracting AIDS, Hepatitis C, or othercontracting AIDS, Hepatitis C, or other
bloodborne diseasesbloodborne diseases
Editor's Notes
This presentation is designed to assist trainers conducting OSHA 10-hour General Industry outreach training for workers. Since workers are the target audience, this presentation emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and control â not standards. No attempt has been made to treat the topic exhaustively. It is essential that trainers tailor their presentations to the needs and understanding of their audience.
This presentation is not a substitute for any of the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or for any standards issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor.
This presentation does not fulfill the employerâs training obligations under 29 CFR 1910.1030.
29 CFR 1910.1030
âBloodborne pathogensâ means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include among others hepatitis B virus (HBV), which causes hepatitis B; human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS; hepatitis C virus and other pathogens, such as those that cause malaria.
âOther potentially infectious materialsâ means:
The following human body fluids: semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between bodily fluids;
Any unfixed tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a human (living or dead); and
HIV-containing cell or tissue cultures, organ cultures, and HIV- or HBV-containing culture medium or other solutions; and blood, organs, or other tissues from experimental animals infected with HIV or HBV.
OSHAâs Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, does not apply to construction, agriculture or maritime.
The term âreasonably anticipatedâ contact means potential contact as well as actual contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
The scope of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard is not limited to employees in these jobs. The hazard of exposure to infectious materials affects employees in many types of industries and is not restricted to the health care industry.
It is estimated that 600,000 to 800,000 needlestick injuries occur each year in the United States.
âContaminated sharpsâ means any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including, but not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and exposed ends of dental wires.
1910.1030(c)(1)(i)
The exposure control plan is the key provision of the standard because it requires the employer to identify individuals who will receive the training, protective equipment, vaccination and other protections of the standard.
For more information, see OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.44E, Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, Appendix D, Model Exposure Control Plan.
1910.1030(c)(1)(i)
Employees who must be consulted are those non-managerial employees responsible for direct patient care who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps.
1910.1030(d)(1)
Universal Precautions is an approach to infection control used to protect employees from exposure to all human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Alternative concepts in infection control are called Body Substance Isolation (BSI) and Standard Precautions. These methods define all body fluids and substances as infectious. These concepts are acceptable alternatives to Universal Precautions provided that facilities using them adhere to all other provisions of this standard.
1910.1030(d)(2)
Employers must solicit input from non-managerial employees responsible for direct patient care who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps in the identification, evaluation and selection of engineering and work practice controls.
1910.1030(b)
Shearing or breaking of contaminated needles is prohibited.
Contaminated needles and other contaminated sharps must not be bent, recapped, or removed except as noted below:
The employer can demonstrate that no alternative is feasible or that such action is required by a specific medical or dental procedure.
Such bending, recapping or needle removal must be accomplished through the use of a mechanical device or a one-handed technique.
Other work practice controls are listed in 1910.1030(d)(2).
1910.1030(d)(3)
When there is occupational exposure, PPE must be provided at no cost to the employee to prevent blood or other potentially infectious materials from passing through or contacting the employeesâ work or street clothes, undergarments, skin, eye, mouth, or other mucous membranes.
The employer must ensure that appropriate PPE in the appropriate sizes is readily accessible at the worksite or is issued to employees. Hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powderless gloves, or other similar alternatives must be readily accessible to those employees who are allergic to the gloves normally provided.
1910.1030(d)(4)(i)
The term âwork siteâ refers not only to permanent fixed facilities such as hospitals, dental/medical offices, etc., but also includes temporary non-fixed workplaces (blood mobiles, ambulances, etc.).
1910.1030(d)(4)(ii)(A)
Appropriate disinfectants include diluted bleach solution, EPA registered tuberculocides, and sterilants. The lists of these EPA Registered Products are available from the National Antimicrobial Information Network at (800) 447-6349.
1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)
1910.1030(d)(4)(iv)
When a facility uses Universal Precautions in the handling of all soiled laundry, alternative labeling or color-coding is sufficient if it permits all employees to recognize that the containers require handling in compliance with Universal Precautions.
1910.1030(f)
Must be provided according to U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) recommendations. See www.usphs.gov for more information.
1910.1030 Appendix A
Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination (Mandatory)
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. I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, at no charge to myself. However, I decline hepatitis B vaccination at this time. I understand that by declining this vaccine, I continue to be at risk of acquiring hepatitis B, a serious disease. 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.
This form must be used and cannot be edited.
Treatment should begin as soon as possible after exposure, preferably within 24 hours, and no later than 7 days.
1910.1030(f)(3), (4) & (5)
The requirement to establish and maintain a sharps injury log applies to any employer who is required to maintain a log of occupational injuries and illnesses under 29 CFR 1904.
If the employee consents to baseline blood collection, but does not give consent at that time for HIV serologic testing, the sample must be preserved for at least 90 days.
Current U.S. Public Health Service guidelines: Updated U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposure to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis, June 29, 2001.
See http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5011a1.htm or call the National Clinicianâs Hotline at 1-888-448-4911.
1910.1030(g)(1)
Labels must be predominantly fluorescent orange or orange-red with lettering and symbols in a contrasting color.
Labels must be affixed as close as feasible to the container by string, wire, adhesive, or other method that prevents their loss or unintentional removal.
1910.1030(g)(2) & (h)(2)
Training records must be maintained for 3 years from the date training occurred and include the following information:
Dates of the training sessions
Contents or a summary of the training sessions
Names and qualifications of persons conducting the training
Names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions
1910.1030(g)(2)(vii) & (viii)
The person conducting the training must be knowledgeable in the subject matter covered by the elements contained in the training program as it relates to the workplace that the training will address.
OSHA does allow video or distance training, but employees still must have access to a âliveâ person (even if by phone or electronically) to answer questions â i.e., there must be an opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session.
1910.1030(h)
Access to employee exposure and medical records: 1910.1020
1910.1030(h)(5)
The purpose of the sharps injury log is to aid in the evaluation of devices being used in the workplace and to quickly identify problem areas in the facility. It must be reviewed at least annually during the review and update of the Exposure Control Plan.
If the data are made available to other parties (e.g., supervisors, safety committees, employees), any information that could be used to identify the employee must be withheld to protect the employeeâs privacy.
The requirement to establish and maintain a sharps injury log applies to any employer who is required to maintain a log of occupational injuries and illnesses under 29 CFR 1904, OSHAâs recordkeeping rule. The sharps injury log must be maintained for the period required by 29 CFR 1904.6.
For more information on Bloodborne Pathogens, see OSHAâs web site at www.osha.gov