What are the major requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
The Standard s major requirements for working with human blood, bloodborne pathogens and Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM)* are listed below. • Human tissue, blood and other body fluids must be handled using Universal Precautions, a work practice whereby all specimens of human blood, body fluids and tissues are treated as if they are infectious, regardless of the health status of the person from where the samples came. • Immunize employees who have potential exposure to to blood, human cell lines or OPIM, with the hepatitis B vaccine or have employees sign a declination form. • Provide annual training to employees with potential exposure. • Employers must implement a program to ensure that employees receive post-exposure prophylaxis, where appropriate, in a timely manner after an exposure. • Safety equipment such as sharps containers, sealed rotor or safety cups, autoclaves, and biosafety cabinets must be available and used, where applicable. In addition, a 2000 law requires
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- What are the major requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
