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Blood borne Pathogens

Published on Nov 21, 2015

Blood born pathogen

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BLOOD BORNE

Pathogens: Be Safe or Be Sorry
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Universal precautions for employees
Who are exposed
To blood
Or other infectious
Materials.

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BE AWARE

  • Treat all blood and body fluids as if they were infected with:
  • HIV- which can lead to AIDS
  • HBV (hepatitis b virus)
  • Other bloodborne pathogens
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HIV

THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES AIDS
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WHY VACCINATE

HBV
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READ

THE EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
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KNOW COLOR CODINGS

Labels and signs are orange/red with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.
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ALWAYS

WASH HANDS
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RED BAGS

And containers don't have to be labeled
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FOLLOW SAFE HYGEINE

And work practices
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PPE

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GLOVES

  • Should be worn if chance of exposure
  • Should be intact and fit well
  • Should be discarded if torn or punctured
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MASKS

EYE PROTECTION
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CPR

RESUSCITATION DEVICES
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Know procedures,practices,
vaccination requirements and appropriate reporting for incidents of exposure.

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Clean worksite.
Decontaminate equipment.
Follow all safe handling requirements.

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Remember
To consider all body fluids as potentially infectious.

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THE END

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