BBP
What are universal precautions?
Treating all human blood and OPIM as if known to be infectious for bloodborne pathogens.
This is the first thing you should do after blood or potentially infectious material contacts a cut or puncture wound.
Wash the area immediately with soap and water
Employees should seek medical evaluation after a possible exposure even when they do not have these.
Symptoms.
These three bloodborne pathogens are the primary focus of workplace bloodborne-pathogen training.
hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV
Employees should use this emergency fixture when blood or potentially infectious material splashes into their eyes.
Eyewash Station
This bloodborne illness has an effective vaccine that may protect employees following an exposure.
hepatitis B
What are the modes of transmission for BBP?
Direct contact, indirect contact
After washing or flushing the exposed area, an employee must immediately notify these people.
Their supervisor and the EHS department.
There is no vaccine or preventive post-exposure medication currently available for this type of hepatitis.
Hepatitis C
This PPE should be worn when there is a risk of blood or other potentially infectious material splashing into the eyes, nose, or mouth.
goggles and a face shield
This should NOT be used to retrieve a discarded needle or sharp.
Your hands.
After a possible bloodborne pathogen exposure, this may be performed immediately and repeated later to check for infection.
Blood testing
This activity can create airborne droplets containing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other biological material during wastewater operations.
Washing, spraying, aeration, or sludge handling
This HIV medication must be evaluated and started as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours after a significant exposure.
post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP
OSHA requires this type of medical evaluation and follow-up after a reported occupational exposure.
immediately available, confidential medical evaluation