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- Bloodborne Pathogens - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health . . .
What are bloodborne pathogens? Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries may expose workers to bloodborne pathogens Workers in many occupations, including first
- Bloodborne Pathogens - General Guidance | Occupational Safety and . . .
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard (29 CFR 1910 1030) as amended pursuant to the 2000 Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (NSPA), is a standard designed to safeguard workers against health hazards related to bloodborne pathogens
- 1910. 1030 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Definitions For purposes of this section, the following shall apply: Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, or designated representative Blood means human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood Bloodborne Pathogens means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans
- Bloodborne Pathogens - Standards | Occupational Safety and Health . . .
Bloodborne pathogens and needlesticks are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to bloodborne pathogens and needlestick prevention OSHA Standards
- OSHA FACTSHEET BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD:OSHA FACTSHEET PPE
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS Workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at risk for serious or life-threatening
- Quick Reference Guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Quick Reference Guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard What is the Bloodborne Pathogens standard? OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910 1030) as amended pursuant to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, prescribes safeguards to protect workers against the health hazards caused by bloodborne pathogens
- Worker protections against occupational exposure to infectious diseases
The BBP standard requires the use of UP, and extends UP to protect workers against pathogens found in saliva during dental procedures and body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids (e g , vomit mixed with blood)
- OSHA FACTSHEET PPE REDUCES EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS:OSHA . . .
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910 1030) requires employers to protect workers who are occupationally exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), as defined in the standard That is, the standard protects workers who can reasonably be anticipated to come into contact with blood
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