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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Program
The Federal Bloodborne Pathogen Standard was first published by OSHA in 1991. On November 6, 2000, Public law 106-430, the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act was signed into law revising the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. The intention of these Standards and law is to minimize the potential for occupational exposure to the Hepatitis B virus and HIV as well as other bloodborne pathogens. Understanding the hazards and potential exposure risks within your organization is the first step in reducing the probability of exposure and thereby decreasing the incidence of infection. There is a tool to help you determine hazards: Hazard Identification Tool
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OSHA issues to address are
OSHA links: Protecting Patients and Workers Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act Information for Employers Complying with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance Program: Our goal is to provide an organization with a comprehensive OSHA plan that includes all of the required elements plus optional considerations in the welfare of an organization’s workforce. Our programs are customized to each individual organization and can be developed from an existing plan. Every practice is unique and the best way to protect the staff is to address the specifics of the practice. Documentation is very important in an OSHA plan. The exposure control plan must be in writing and must be specific to an organization. It must be reviewed annually and recorded.
Elements of a good Bloodborne Pathogen/Exposure Control Plan include but are not limited to: Written determination of staff at risk of exposure Written determination of risk tasks Description of engineering controls Description of personal protective equipment that is available Description of best practices mandated to reduce or eliminate risk Hazardous waste plan At risk employee medical record confidentiality program Hepatitis B vaccine program Post Exposure Prophylaxis program description Training program description Tracking mechanisms for compliance Staff evaluation and recommendation of safer devices PPE Written manual available to all staff Hazard Communication Program Housekeeping Schedule
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