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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
You
CALL EH&S @ EXT. 445
Questions?