Bloodborne Pathogens and HIV/AIDS Training

Published on Nov 18, 2015

To protect employees from contracting communicable disease in the workplace, OSHA has developed bloodborne pathogen standards.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Bloodborne Pathogens

Universal Precautions

Exposure to pathogens

in blood or body fluid can spread disease.
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Serious Threats

HEP B, HEP C, HIV
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hepatitis B

Signs and Symptoms

Hepatitis c

Symptoms appear 6-7 weeks after exposure
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hiv

Virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

exposure incidents

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possible exposures

sharp object, human bites, open cut, mucous membranes
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Hepatitis B precaution

Survive on a surface for at least 1 week
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Universal Precautions

Treat all body fluids as if they are possibly contaminated
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Reduce risk of exposures

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Handwashing
  • Good Housekeeping Practices
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine
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PPE

Personal Protective Equipment
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Glove removal

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Handwashing

good housekeeping

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Biohazard Bags

And Sharps Containers

Hepatitis b vaccine

Safe, effective, long-term immunity, no boosters
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if Exposure occurs

  • Flush with water
  • Wash area with soap and water
  • Report incident to supervisor
  • Document exposure on appropriate forms
  • Get any necessary medical follow up

Post Exposure Follow up

  • Confidential medical evaluation
  • Identification and testing of source person
  • Testing of exposed employees blood
  • Post exposure treatment and counseling
  • Evaluation of any reported illness

Confidential Diagnosis

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