Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
The Agency's written Exposure Control Plan under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: which jobs and tasks carry occupational exposure, how exposure is prevented, the hepatitis B vaccination program and declination, what to do after an exposure incident, training, the sharps injury log, and recordkeeping.
About this policy
- Policy number
- GA-HC-IC-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 29 CFR §1910.1030
- Library
- Georgia home care · 49 policies
- Category
- Infection control
- Sections
- 18
In short
- Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious, and use the gloves and other protective equipment we provide.
- You will be offered the hepatitis B vaccine free of charge within 10 working days of your first assignment.
- If you decline the vaccine, you must sign the declination form. You can change your mind later.
- After a needlestick or splash: wash or flush the area at once and call your supervisor immediately.
- The Agency will send you, at no cost, for a confidential medical evaluation the same day.
What's inside
18 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (29 CFR §1910.1030)
- 5. Exposure Determination
- 6. Methods of Compliance
- 7. Hepatitis B Vaccination
- 8. Exposure Incident Procedure
- 9. Communication of Hazards and Training
- 10. Sharps Injury Log
- 11. Responsibilities
- 12. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 13. Staff Training
- 14. References
- 15. Related Policies and Forms
- 16. Approval
- 17. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Show me your exposure control plan. When was it last reviewed?
- Which of your staff have occupational exposure to blood?
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