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    5.2 Bloodborne Pathogens NOTE: Ths section concerns bosiberne pathogens (BBP) only ands applicable o ALLCompats Group USA, Inc. operations. Healthcare EVS and CLS operations where the associates are “occupationally exposed’ (OSHA defines occupational exposure as “reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous ‘membrane, of paenieral contact with blood or cine: poteniallinecious mates that ray result fom the perlarmarce af an employee's dutes") must rafer tothe exposure contal plan (ECP), Addendum 16, ‘or mote detaled infermation and Hepatitis 8 vaccine guidance. [ALSO NOTE: BBP and, whore applicable, ECP training must be conducted an decumented upen intl hie and at least anna thereafter. What are Bloodborne Pathogens? Bloodborne Pathagers are microorganisms such as vruses or bacteria thal are cared in blood and can ‘cause diseasein people. There are many ciflerent bloodborne pahogers including maar, sph, Srucellosis, Hepatic B (HBV), and toe Human lmmuredefciency Vius (HIV). Definition “Unversal Precautions"'s the tem used to dascibe a prevention strategy in which allbiood and potentially infecticue materiale are weated ae'f thay ae infectious, rogaalese ef tho parcoived tats of ‘he source incvieval In ether words, whether or not you thnk ne bloodbody ud is infected witha bloosbame pathogen, you should reat tae fie. This approach le veed inal situations where axpoaure to Boot or other potentially infectious materials s possible. This also means that carta engneering and work practice ortrole shall alvays be tlzed in iuaens where exposure may occur. Emergency Procedures In an emeigency station involving blood or ather potentially fectiaus mateiais (OPIM), you should lays folow unesal preautons ard ty te mnimize your exposure by wearing slovs, dogs, and Ifyou ara exposed, you sheuld 1. Wash the exposed area thoroughly wih soap and running wate. Use nor-abraswve, antbacteral ‘scap f possible. flood is splashed inthe eye or mucous membrane, fush the afecied area wih ‘running water fer atleast 18 minutes. 2. Repot the exposure to your supervisor as soon as possible 3. Documert the exposure. Tis wile kept in your personne! fle so that you can document the ‘substan. PE, Work Practices & Engineering Controls itis importantio use personal prowcve equpment and work practice conos io protect yourse rom Dlocdborne pathegers. Personal Protective Equipment ‘The fst stp o take n any situation where you may be exposed io @ loodborne Fatnogen Isto ensure youare wearing the appropriate perecnal protedive equipment (PPE). Thi a simple precaution to take In cxder to prevert bod or potently infectious boty fulds from coming in cortact wih your skin. NOTE: An approved bloodborne pathogen clearupisisposal kt should be available n the unt Follow te directions and use the PPE and otter supplies provided. utes to follow ‘+ Always wear personal protective equipmert in exposure stuatens ‘+ Remove and replace PPE that is tom or punctured, or has loti abit to function as a barierto “+ Remove PPE before leaving the werk crea, + you workin an area wit route exposure to blaod or ether potential infectous materials. the Gloves Clowes should be made of vinyl nitile, uber, o other watar impervious material. If love materials thin or fmsy, double gloving can prove an addtional ayer of pretecon. Also if you know you have cuts ‘or sores on your hands, you should cover these witha bandage or similar protection as an additional precaution before donning your gloves. Remember, you should always Inspect you gloves fo tears or ‘ff, co so carelly, Make sue you dont touch the outside ef the goves vith any bare skin, ard be sureto “spose of them ina proper container so that noody else ill come Vn contact ith them, ether. Goggles ‘Anyime there a isk of splashing or vaporization of contaminated fds, chemical resistant safety ‘gpggles should be used o protect your eyes. Face Shields Face shelds may be wor in adi to goggles a pride addtional face protection. A face shield wll, potect aganstsplashes othe nose and mouth. Aprons ‘Aprons may be wom 1 protect your lething andto keep blzod or other contaminated fue from soaking ‘through to your skin. Remember to flow all universal precautions an¢ treat all ood of potendallyiniectous bedy Mulds 28 It ‘they are contaminated. Avoid contact wth potentally contaminated objects whenever possible. Whenever contact with these objects or surfaces is unavoidable. wear persoral protective equipment Hygiene Practices Hant-washings ove of he most importa (and sinpls) practices used to prevent transsson of Ucotbome pahogent, Hane cr ater expored ekin haul be trough ached ae coon ae poreBle {folowing an exposure incident. Use ot, anitaclerlal soap i posse: Avo hare, abraive Soaps, as ‘hese nly open rage scabs or other sores. ands should also be washed immediately (or a& eaon ae feasible) ater removal of gloves orathar personal protective equipment Because hand washing so importart, you should familaize yourself ‘nth the location ofthe nearest hand-washing ink. Decontamination and Sterilization Al surfaces. tools. equipment and cther otjects that come in cantact with blood or other potertialy infectious materais mustbe deconlamnatod anc stelized as soon as pessble. Equipment and ols ‘musi be cleaned and decontaminated before servicing or being put back into use, ‘Becantaminaion can be accomplished by using Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner. you are \decontamirating equipment or cther objects upon wich someane has been cut use the flowing guide {to determine how ong the Quaternary ‘Cleaners tb remain in-place betore continuing tbe ‘leaning process: + Allather boad or ather potentially infectious materials minuto, then clean, Norwalk Virus-leave on spil 10 minutes, then clean. NOTE: Rloedhome pathogens kts vaualy contain a amal bette (2 to 4ounces) cf disinfectant, but thie ‘maynot be a sufficient quantty and snot recommended for use on vomits oF feces. Use the Disinfectant for clean-up. Refet to te manufacturer's Safely Data Sheet (SDS) fr chemical hazards, staid eatment, and PPE required for use. NOTE: Any PPE that has liquid blood on it must be dispesed of as biohazardous waste. Broken Glassware Erkan glaseware that has been viebly cortaminsted wih blood muat be sterlized wih an approved

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