Bloodborne Pathogens

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Bloodborne Pathogens

• An overview of the Regulatory Requirements for
  Bloodborne Pathogens Programs

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Bloodborne Pathogens29CFR1910.1030

• OSHA estimates that nearly 600,000 percutaneous
  exposure incidents occur annually. This simply
  means that incidents such as needlesticks and
  cuts resulting from contact with sharps occur at
  an alarming rate! The purpose of the standard is
  to control and minimize the hazards associated
  with Bloodborne pathogens in the workplace.

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DefinitionsBloodborne Pathogens

• Microorganisms that are present in human blood
  and can cause disease.
• Examples
• HIV
• Hepatitis B

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DefinitionsBloodborne Pathogens

• Occupational Exposure
• Reasonably anticipated skin, mucous membrane,
  eye, or parenteral contact with blood or
  infectious materials during work.

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The RegulationRequires

• A Written Program which must include
• List of job classifications with potential
  exposures
• Methods of compliance
• Personal protective equipment
• Incident reporting and follow up

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The RegulationRequires

• A Written Program which must include
• Hazard communication and training toe
• Annual program evaluation

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Employees with Occupational Exposure

• Job classifications that entail exposures to
  bloodborne pathogens are to be identified and
  should be made without regard to PPE issues

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Methods of Compliance

• Engineering Controls
• Self sheathing sharps
• Administrative Controls
• Hand washing
• Food and drink rules
• Policies and Procedures for handling sharps
• PPE

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Engineering

• Safer devices for medical work are being created
  every year. Keep up with the current trends.
• Engineering will not solve all of the problems,
  but give your employees good materials with which
  to work.

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Administrative

• Administrative controls are usually policies and
  procedures (PP).
• Require employees to wash their hands regularly.
• Use specific disposal procedures
• Wear appropriate PPE

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Will be provided by the employer
• Employer will ensure its use
• Examples
• Gloves
• Aprons
• Gowns
• Eye/face protection
• Masks
• Dispose of contaminated PPE properly

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Incident Reportingand Follow Up

• Incident Report Procedures must include
• Description of incident and circumstances
• Persons involved (accident victims and source
  individual)
• Associated medical evaluations and follow-up

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Hazard Communication

• Ensure that employees are aware of the hazards
  associated with blood and body fluids
• Properly label all biological waste

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Biohazard Warning

• The symbol will usually be on a fluorescent
  orange background
• Employees must use proper PPE when handling
  biohazard materials

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Employee Training

• Training programs should include
• Overview of 29CFR1910.1030 or associated state
  regulation
• Selection and use of PPE
• Reading of signs and warnings
• Detailed review of policies and procedures
• Site and industry specific hazards

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Annual Program Review

• Review all sharps related incidents
• Review employee input for program and equipment
  improvements
• Adjust program for compliance with any new
  regulations

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Summary Points

• Bloodborne Pathogens programs are both a matter
  of regulation and good sense safety practice.
• Written programs are a requirement where
  occupational exposures exist.
• Employees have a right to know about the hazards
  and a right to be trained in hazard recognition
  and avoidance.
• The programs must be reviewed at least annually.