Bloodborne Pathogens
What should we assume with all blood or bodily fluids?
They are contaminated
Who at Kenco is approved to handle scenarios where Bloodborne Pathogens are present?
Only trained associates.
When doing rework, it is important to keep all movement within this zone.
Power zone
Name two modes of transmission for Bloodborne Pathogens.
Mucus Membranes, Eyes, nose, moth, open wound, needlestick/sharps puncture.
Name the two current USG-MA employees approved and trained.
Gabriel and Nick
When using a Kenco approved box cutter, what is the first thing you should do before use?
Inspect the blade for wear, rust, or exposed blades.
Contaminated sharps or needles should be disposed of accordingly by trained personnel in what kind of container?
Sharps container
Vomit does not contain bloodborne pathogens. True or False
False.
Poor housekeeping practices is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls. True or False?
True
If you see signs of blood or bodily fluids on the floor, customer product, or any surface what are the first two things you should do?
Notify supervision and keep personnel away from the area to avoid potential exposure.
First responders, supervision, facility maintenance and janitorial staff are all people that can be affected by bloodborne pathogens. True or False?
True
When mounting or dismounting a forklift ensure how many points of contact?
3 points of contact
Name one type of Bloodborne Pathogen.
Hepatitis B, HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Malaria
If you accidentally come into contact with potentially contaminated fluids, what should you do.
You should immediately disinfect. Wash hands with warm water for 20+ seconds with soap and water. If soap and water is not available, use alcohol-based sanitizer. If in your eyes, irrigate the eyes for 10-15 minutes with saline or at the nearest eye wash station. In all cases where you have believed to be exposed to BBP, you should immediately inform your supervisor and seek urgent medical evaluation.
If you are quickly going to the bathroom to wash your hands, it's okay to leave the unattended forklift running and out of direct view, especially if the emergency brake is engaged.
False
Name the recent blockbuster trade in the NBA that happened overnight.
Giannis traded from Bucks to Heat