Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
The Agency's written exposure control plan under the federal bloodborne pathogens standard: which jobs and tasks involve occupational exposure, the controls and protective equipment used, hepatitis B vaccination, what to do after an exposure incident, training, recordkeeping, and the annual review of the plan.
About this policy
- Policy number
- DC-HC-IC-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 29 CFR §1910.1030(c)(1)
- Library
- Washington, DC home care · 50 policies
- Category
- Infection control
- Sections
- 20
In short
- Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious and use the protective equipment we provide free.
- The hepatitis B vaccine is free; sign the form to accept or decline it.
- After a needlestick, cut or splash: wash with soap and water or flush with water right away.
- Report it at once to the nurse or on-call person and get a medical check the same day, at no cost to you.
- Bloodborne pathogens training is at hire and every year.
What's inside
20 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(c)(1))
- 5. Exposure Determination
- 6. Methods of Compliance
- 7. Hepatitis B Vaccination
- 8. After an Exposure Incident
- 9. Reviewing the Exposure Incident
- 10. Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- 11. Recordkeeping
- 12. Annual Review of This Plan
- 13. Responsibilities
- 14. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 15. Staff Training
- 16. References
- 17. Related Policies and Forms
- 18. Approval
- 19. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Show me your written exposure control plan and when it was last reviewed (29 CFR §1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)).
- Which of your jobs have occupational exposure, and which tasks?
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