Blood BornePathogens

Goals

This training module is provided to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.1030 and 56 Ill. Adm. Code 350.

o What are BBPs

o Recognize potentially contaminated material

o ID exposure routes

o How to protect yourself

o What to do if you are exposed

o How to clean up a spill

What are Bloodborne Pathogens?

The most significant BBPs are:• Human Immunodeficiency

Virus (HIV),

• Hepatitis B Virus (HBV),

• Hepatitis C Virus (HCV),

Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are microorganisms in human blood capable of causing infection or disease.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

Depletes the immune system

Does not survive well outside the body

No threat of contracting HIV through casual

contact

No known cure for HIV

Is the virus that leads to AIDS

HIV:

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

Symptoms include:

Weight loss

Secondary infections

Fatigue

May have symptoms for years

Hepatitis B Virus

Leads to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and death

Vaccination available for HepB

1—1.25 million Americans are chronically infectedHBV can survive for at least one week, HCV for thirty (30) days

Hepatitis B Virus

Symptoms include:

Flu like to none• Jaundice (yellow/amber colored skin), Fatigue,

Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting Loss of appetite

May have symptoms for years

Blood is highly contagious without symptoms

HBV is 50-100 times more infectious then HIV.

Hepatitis C (HCV)

Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the United StatesChronic infection develops in 75-85% of individuals

Leads to liver disease and death

Symptoms include: Jaundice, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Intermittent nausea, VomitingOnce symptoms for HCV are apparent, permanent liver damage has been done.

Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transmission

Body fluids that should be considered infections for BBPs and capable of transmitting disease:

BloodSemenVaginal secretionsBreast milkBody fluids containing visible blood

Transmission

BBPs are most commonly transmitted through:Sexual contactNeedle sharingBlood transfusionsAreas of unbroken skin (open sores, cuts, abrasions, acne or damaged skin such as blistersMucus membranes (Eyes, nose and mouth)Vomit (body fluid may not see the blood)Urine and feces Mother to baby at birth

Universal Precautions

Treat all blood and bodily fluids as if they are contaminatedUse of proper PPE (Gloves, Eye protection and Particulate mask)

Proper cleanup and decontamination

Disposal of all contaminated material in the proper manner

Hand Washing

Wash hands immediately after removing PPE

Use non-abrasive, soft antibacterial soap

A hand sanitizer can be used but wash with soap and water as soon as possible

Exposure Incident

Wash exposed area immediately with soap and water

Report all accidents involving blood or bodily fluids to your supervisor immediately

A specific incident of contact with potentially infectious bodily fluid

If there are no direct contact of mucous membranes or open skin surfaces, it is not considered an occupational exposure

Post-exposure medical evaluations are offered

Hepatitis Vaccination

Strongly endorsed by doctors

Offered to all potentially exposed employees within 10 days of assignment

A series of shots

Provided at no cost to employees

Declination form

Spill Clean Up Procedures

Refer to notes section

We’re ready to sum it up

BBP

Engineering Controls

WorkPracticesHouse-

keeping

PPEHBVShots

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