The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Requires That
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The OSHA Bloodborne Standard requires training for appropriate employees every:
12 months
The OSHA Bloodborne Standard covers:
All employees who may reasonably expect to be exposed to blood and other potentially infectious material that may contain pathogens.
OPIM refers to
other potentially infectious material
Human body fluids that may contain bloodborne pathogens include:
blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and semen
HBV infection can cause:
liver cancer
The OSHA bloodborne standard requires that:
all appropriate employees must be offered the HBV vaccine free.
HCV can be transmited by:
sharing needles for drug injections, dirty body piercing tools, and sharing a toothbrush
You can help prevent HIV transmission with:
regular handwashing, use of barriers, and universal precautions.
eye wash stations are an example of:
an engineering control
biohazard warning labels must be prominently displayed on:
laundry bags used to hold and transport contaminated clothing
proper handwashing technique includes:
removing jewelry before washing, keeping hands lower than elbows during washing, and using a paper towel o turn off the water.
An example of an effective disinfectant is a :
10% bleach soluion
After use, dispose of contaminated medical exam gloves in:
a biohazard container
When should you follow universal precautions?
when in proximity to any body fluid from any persons
If blood from a victim receiving first aid splashes in your eye, you should first:
flush the area with running water for 20 minutes
If blood from a victim receiving fist aid splashes in your eye, your employer is required to:
identify and document the victim who is the source of the blood, obtain consent to test the victims blood, and arrange for you to have your blood tested if you consent.
An employers Exposure Control Plan is required to:
Identify which emplyees must receive bloodborne pathogen training.
The signs and symptoms of TB disease include:
weight loss and fever
TB disease is treated with:
antibiotics
Flu infection can be prevented through:
hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, and social distancing.
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