OSHA Basics
This OSHA standard protects employees from occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
What is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)?
This is the primary method used to reduce employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
What are engineering controls?
These protect your hands from contact with blood or OPIM.
What are gloves?
The first step after a needlestick is to wash the affected area with this.
What are soap and water?
These body fluids are treated as if they are infectious under Standard Precautions.
What are blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM)?
This type of control includes handwashing, proper sharps handling, and not eating in work areas.
What are work practice controls?
PPE should be removed before leaving this area.
What is the work area?
Any exposure incident should be reported to this person immediately.
Who is your supervisor (or designated employer representative)?
Employers must review and update this document at least annually.
What is the Exposure Control Plan?
Needles should never be bent, broken, or removed by hand because of this risk.
What is a needlestick injury?
This should be performed immediately after removing gloves.
What is handwashing?
This vaccine must be offered at no cost to employees with occupational exposure.
What is the Hepatitis B vaccine?
This federal agency enforces workplace safety and health regulations.
What is OSHA?
Used needles should immediately be placed into this type of container.
What is a sharps disposal container?
This type of PPE protects your eyes from splashes.
What are safety glasses or goggles?
Blood spills should be cleaned using an EPA-registered disinfectant or this common solution.
What is a bleach solution (prepared according to employer procedures)?