Environmental Health & SafetyIn Compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1030 OSHA Standard for Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne PathogensBloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control PlanPrintable files are available in two parts with Adobe Acrobat Reader: Show
Methods of Compliance refer to the techniques and procedures to be followed in order to minimize the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. The four basic components to this approach include: The methods outlined in this Plan are written generically so they are applicable to most job classifications with potential exposure to blood or body fluids. For more specific procedures consult your supervisor. Additional requirements for HIV/HBV research laboratories can be found in Appendix 7. Notice that other body excretions such as saliva, breast milk, urine, stool, vomitus and respiratory secretions are not included on this list (unless visibly contaminated with blood). However, many of these excretions present other infectious hazards. AS A PRACTICAL MATTER, at the University of Rochester, UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS APPLY TO ALL BLOOD, BODY FLUIDS, TISSUES, AND SECRETIONS. Continue to Section IV, Part B - Engineering and Work Practice Controls QUESTIONS? Contact EH&S at (585) 275-3241 or e-mail EH&S Questions. This page last updated 8/21/2019. Disclaimer Topic OverviewWhat are blood and body fluid precautions?Blood and body fluid precautions are recommendations designed to prevent the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and other diseases while giving first aid or other health care that includes contact with body fluids or blood. These precautions treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious for diseases that are transmitted in the blood. The organisms spreading these diseases are called blood-borne pathogens. Blood and body fluid precautions apply to blood and other body fluids that contain visible traces of blood, semen, and vaginal fluids. They also apply to tissues and other body fluids, such as from around the brain or spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid), around a joint space (synovial fluid), in the lungs (pleural fluid), in the lining of the belly and pelvis (peritoneal fluid), around the heart (pericardial fluid), and amniotic fluid that surrounds a fetus. Why are blood and body fluid precautions important?Although skin provides some protection from exposure to potentially infectious substances, it is strongly recommended that health professionals use blood and body fluid precautions for further protection when they are providing health care. These precautions also help protect you from exposure to a potential infection from your health professional in the unlikely event that you come in contact with the health professional's blood. It is recommended that everyone use blood and body fluid precautions when giving first aid. Are blood and body fluid precautions always needed?The best practice is to always use blood and body fluid precautions, even when you can't see any blood and there's no chance that blood is present. But the precautions aren't absolutely needed if you don't see any blood when you come in contact with other body fluids, such as:
How can you reduce your risk of exposure to blood and body fluids?Blood and body fluid precautions involve the use of protective barriers such as gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection. These reduce the risk of exposing the skin or mucous membranes to potentially infectious fluids. Health care workers should always use protective barriers to protect themselves from exposure to another person's blood or body fluids.
How else can I reduce my risk?It is recommended that everyone use blood and body fluid precautions while giving first aid. You may wish to have gloves available in your home, office, or vehicle if you think you may be required to help another person in an emergency. Other precautions can help you minimize your risk of exposure to contaminated blood and body fluids.
Learn first aid and CPR, so when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know what to do. What should I do if I am exposed?
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Credits Current as of: Author: Healthwise Staff Which of the following body fluids should you consider infectious if encountered doing your school district?Any body fluid with blood is potentially infectious. Also, semen, vaginal secretions and saliva in dental procedures are considered potentially infected body fluids.”
Which body fluids should you consider infectious if encountered?Other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) means: (1) The following human body fluids: semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and all body ...
Which body fluid is most infectious?Infection from bloodborne pathogens are most commonly associated with exposure to the following body fluids:. Blood. This includes exposure to blood through needlesticks and sharps injuries, as well as skin and mucous membrane exposure. ... . Semen and vaginal secretions.. Is urine considered infectious?Feces, nasal secretions, saliva, sputum, sweat, tears, urine, and vomitus are not considered potentially infectious unless they are visibly bloody.
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