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Annual O.S.H.A.TrainingBloodborne Pathogens

• Trinity College
• Staff Training Evaluation

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Standard

• In December of 1991 OSHA published a standard
  requiring employers to provide annual education
  regarding occupational hazards from bloodborne
  pathogens. Trinity is mandated to comply with
  this standard. Trinity is held responsible for
  hazards in the work area.
• The OSHA standard covers anyone who can
  reasonably anticipate contact with blood or
  potentially infectious body fluids on the job.
• It is important for everyone in an educational
  setting to understand the dangers of infection
  and safe procedures to minimize risk of exposure
• Employees should also refer to their specific
  departments Exposure Control Plan and other
  policies and procedures
• Karen Misbach , Environmental Health Safety
  Manager and/or Martha Burke OBrien, Director of
  Health Services can answer questions for you.

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Examples of Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne Pathogens are those infections which
live in and are passed from person to person in
blood or body fluids

• Hepatitis B (HBV)
• Hepatitis C (HCV)
• Other Non A, Non B Hepatitis
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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body fluids other than blood considered capable
of transmitting infections

• Spinal Fluids
• Fluid in joints
• Fluids around the heart and lungs
• Fluids in the abdomen
• Semen
• Vaginal secretions
• All fluids in an emergency situation should be
  considered contaminated

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Bloodborne Diseases diseases carried by the blood

• Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
• As many as 1 million adults are infected
• Many people are unaware they are infected
• Infection may present itself as flu-like symptoms
  like fever, fatigue and malaise. Some people get
  no symptoms at all with infection
• When someone is infected, blood, saliva, and
  other body fluids can be infectious to others
• HBV may be spread to co-workers, sexual partners,
  family members and, even unborn infants.
• HBV may severely damage your liver leading to
  illness, chronic liver disease (5), and
  sometimes even death.

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Hepatitis B (HBV)

• 2 Phases Acute and Chronic
• Acute Phase occurs just after infection, can last
  a few weeks to several months. Symptoms last 3
  to 10 days and include fever, malaise, vomiting,
  rash, and joint pain. Some people recover fully
  and 30 become long term carriers.
• Chronic Phase occurs when symptoms dont resolve
  and the virus remains in the liver causing
  illness like jaundice and liver failure.

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Hepatitis B Vaccine

• There is a vaccine to protect yourself from
  becoming infected with Hepatitis B. It comes in
  a series of 3 shots. You must get all 3 shots
  for it to work.
• You are eligible to get these shots from Trinity
  but, you can also decline getting the shot.
• We will ask you annually what your choice is.

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Bloodborne Diseases diseases carried by the blood

• Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
• About 4 million adults carry the HCV virus, 1 in
  5 have no symptoms
• HCV exhibits symptoms similar to HBV, only a
  blood test can tell which infection is present.
• Currently there is no effective vaccine for HCV
  and treatment is difficult with side effects.
• 75 of people infected with HCV have no symptoms
  at all.
• 85 of people who become infected will develop
  chronic liver disease.

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Bloodborne Diseases diseases carried by the blood

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• About 1 million adults are infected and 100 of
  infected people progress to chronic illness
• Attacks the bodys immune system, causing the
  disease known as AIDS.
• Currently there is no vaccine to prevent
  infection and there is no cure
• Symptoms may not develop for several years after
  exposure.
• Symptoms may include flu like symptoms including
  fever, diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue.
• Transmitted through contact with blood and body
  fluids primarily through sexual contact.
• HIV is not transmitted by touching or working
  around people who carry the disease.

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Workplace Transmission

• Bloodborne pathogens (HBV,HCV,HIV) can enter your
  body and cause infection through
• Open cuts scratches on skin surfaces
• Skin abrasions like bites and wounds
• Skin infections like dermatitis
• Eye contact
• Acne
• The mucous membranes or linings of your mouth,
  eyes or nose.

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Workplace Transmission

• Accidental Injury
• You can become infected or exposed to
  contaminated blood by injury with a contaminated
  sharp object like
• Broken Glass
• Sharp Metal
• Needles
• Knives
• Exposed ends of orthodontic wires.

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Workplace Transmission

• Indirect Transmission
• Infection can occur if you touch an object or
  surface contaminated with blood or other
  infectious materials and transfer the infection
  to your mouth, eyes, nose or open skin.
• Contaminated surfaces are a major cause of the
  spread of hepatitis. HBV can survive on
  environmental surfaces dried and at room
  temperatures for at least one week.

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Methods to prevent transmission of bloodborne
pathogens

• Exposure Control Plan each department that has
  employees deemed at risk has an exposure control
  plan
• Standard Precautions every fluid until
  identified should be considered infectious and
  employees should protect themselves from exposure
  using avoidance or protective equipment like
  gloves.
• Engineering Controls departments need to
  examine equipment used to do jobs and remove
  those that present hazards
• Practice Controls departments need to create
  policies for completing tasks that require the
  least amount of hazard to their employees like
  good housekeeping to clean and disinfect surfaces
  
• Personal Protective Equipment - employees who
  handle blood or body fluids will be provided
  equipment at no cost to wear to protect
  themselves and, employees should wash hands
  thoroughly after removing gloves

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Universal Precautions

• This means that you should protect yourself from
  ALL blood and body fluids using protective
  equipment like tongs to pick up glass, and
  wearing gloves, masks and goggles to clean
  contaminated areas.

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• You can request any personal protective equipment
  from your Supervisor free of charge.
• You can ask your Supervisor to see the Exposure
  Control Plan (policies concerning Bloodborne
  pathogens).

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Universal Biohazard Sign
This is the Universal sign for Biohazard objects.
Anything containing hazardous substances should
be put in a container and labeled with a sticker
like this. These containers and all other
hazardous and or biomedical waste is disposed of
in the Health Center.
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Steps to Take in the event of an exposure

• Do not delay treatment for any reason
• If you feel you have been exposed to a
  potentially infected source while doing your job,
  wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and
  water and notify your supervisor immediately.
• Then seek health care at our Workmens
  Compensation clinic or in the E.R if after hours.

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• If you are interested in obtaining the Hepatitis
  B vaccine please call and schedule an appointment
  with a Nurse Practitioner in the Health Center
  860-297-2018.
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