Why are we here?Why are we here?OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

Required to complete training…

Anyone whose job requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Employees that are trained in CPR and first aid

The more you know, the better you will perform in real situations!

What is a Bloodborne Pathogen?What is a Bloodborne Pathogen?

Bloodborne pathogens are viruses and bacteria that can cause infection in humans.

These include hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus – or HIV

Individuals exposed to these pathogens risk serious illness

Potentially Infectious Bodily FluidsPotentially Infectious Bodily FluidsSalivaVomit BloodUrineSemen or vaginal

secretionsSkin tissue, cell

culturesAny other bodily fluid

Common Bloodborne Pathogen Common Bloodborne Pathogen DiseasesDiseasesMalariaBrucellosisSyphilisHepatitis B (HVB)Hepatitis C (HVC)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Hepatitis BHepatitis B1—1.25 million

Americans are chronically infected

Symptoms include: jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea , vomiting

May lead to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and death

Vaccination available since 1982

HBV can survive for at least one week in

dried bloodSymptoms can

occur 1-9 months after exposure

Hepatitis B...100 times easier to

catch than HIV!Get vaccinated

against this disease!

Hepatitis CHepatitis CHepatitis C is the most common chronic

bloodborne infection in the United StatesSymptoms include: jaundice, fatigue,

abdominal pain, loss of appetite, intermittent nausea, vomiting

May lead to chronic liver disease and death

There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C

HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDSHIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus

AIDS – Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS

The virus destroys certain blood cells that are crucial to the body’s immune system

HIV does not survive well outside of the human body

HIV/AIDS is not spread through casual contact

Caused by HIV, the immune system is too weak to fight off certain infections

Chances are…Chances are…

Transmission PotentialTransmission PotentialContact with another

person’s blood or bodily fluid that may contain blood

Mucous membranes: eyes, mouth, nose

Non-intact skinContaminated

sharps/needles

Your Exposure PotentialYour Exposure PotentialIndustrial accidentAdministering first

aidPost-accident cleanupHandling of returned

productJanitorial or

maintenance workHandling of any

waste products

Universal PrecautionsUniversal PrecautionsAn approach that treats

all blood and bodily fluids as if they are infectious

Always use proper personal protection equipment (PPE)

Ensure proper clean-up and decontamination

Dispose of all contaminated material in the proper manner

Personal Protection EquipmentPersonal Protection Equipment(PPE)(PPE)

Anything that does not permit blood or potentially infectious material to come in contact with the person or their personal clothing, such as gloves, gowns, face masks or shields, eye protection, respirators

Rules to Remember…Rules to Remember…

Always check PPE for defects or tears before using

If PPE becomes torn or defective, remove and get new equipment

Remove PPE before leaving a contaminated area

Dispose of PPE in approved mannerDo not reuse disposable equipment

DecontaminationDecontaminationContact custodial staff whenever possibleAlways wear personal protective equipmentWhen cleaning up surfaces, use approved

suppliesDo an initial wipe upSpray and allow it to stand for ten minutes

then wipe upDispose of all wipes in biohazard containersPPE should be removed and

disposed of in biohazard containers

HandwashingHandwashingThe use of gloves does

not eliminate the need for handwashing

Wash hands immediately after removing PPE

Use a soft, antibacterial soap

An alcohol-based hand sanitizer may be used unless hands are visibly soiled

Regulated Medical WasteRegulated Medical WasteLiquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially

infectious material(OPIM)Contaminated items that would release blood or

OPIM when compressedContaminated sharpsPathological and

microbiological waste containing blood or OPIM

Signs and LabelsSigns and LabelsLabels must include the

universal biohazard symbol, and the term “Biohazard” must be attached to:containers of regulated

biohazard wasterefrigerators or

freezers containing blood or OPIM

containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or OPIM

Exposure IncidentExposure IncidentA specific incident of contact with

potentially infectious bodily fluidIf there are no infiltrations of mucous

membranes or open skin surfaces, it is not considered an occupational exposure

Report all exposures involving blood or bodily fluids as soon as possible

Complete documentation of exposure incident

Post-exposure medical evaluations offered

Post-Exposure EvaluationPost-Exposure EvaluationConfidential

medical evaluationDocument route of

exposureIdentify source

individualTest source

individual blood (with individual consent)

Provide results to exposed employee

In Conclusion….In Conclusion….Bloodborne pathogen rules are in

place for your health and safetyFollowing these rules decreases

your risk of exposureIn the event of an exposure, report

the incident immediately

Questions?Questions?

If you have any questions, pleasecontact your school nurse or the

District Office

LinksLinksCenter for Disease Control www.cdc.govOregon Occupational Safety & Health

Divisionwww.orosha.org

Oregon OSHAwww.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha