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Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

The Agency’s written Exposure Control Plan under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: which jobs have occupational exposure, engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment, housekeeping and waste, hepatitis B vaccination and declination, what to do after an exposure incident, labels, training, the sharps injury log and record retention.

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About this policy
Policy number
GA-HSP-IC-02
Version
1.0
Main rule
29 CFR §1910.1030
Library
Georgia hospice · 60 policies
Category
Infection control
Sections
20

In short

  • Put used sharps straight into a sharps container. Never recap, bend or break a used needle.
  • Wear gloves and other protective equipment when you may touch blood or body fluids.
  • After a needlestick or splash: wash or flush right away, then report it at once to your supervisor or (404) 555-0199.
  • You get free medical evaluation and follow-up after an exposure.
  • The hepatitis B vaccine is free. If you decline it, you must sign the declination form, and you can change your mind later.

What's inside

20 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.

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  • Terms of Reference
  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Policy Statement (29 CFR §1910.1030)
  • 5. Exposure Determination
  • 6. Methods of Compliance
  • 6.1 Engineering and work practice controls
  • 6.2 Personal protective equipment
  • 6.3 Housekeeping, laundry and waste
  • 7. Hepatitis B Vaccination
  • 8. After an Exposure Incident
  • 9. Communication of Hazards
  • 10. Responsibilities
  • 11. Records and Compliance Monitoring
  • 12. Staff Training
  • 13. References
  • 14. Related Policies and Forms
  • 15. Approval
  • 16. Revision History

An inspector may ask

  • Show me your Exposure Control Plan and the date it was last reviewed.
  • Show me this nurse’s hepatitis B vaccination record or signed declination.

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