Training Program Elements
The Bloodborne Pathogens training program should include information and explanations of at least the following:
- epidemiology, symptoms, and modes of transmission of bloodborne diseases
- the exposure control plan that has been implemented and how to obtain a copy of the written plan
- appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and activities that may involve exposure to blood or OPIM
- use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposures, including appropriate engineering, administrative or work practice controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) Information and training
- the basis for selection of PPE
- types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of PPE
- hepatitis B vaccination series, including its efficacy, safety, method of administration, benefits, and the fact that the vaccination will be offered to employees free of charge
- appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or OPIM
- procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the:
- method of reporting the incident
- medical follow-up that will be made available
- procedure for recording the incident in the sharps injury log
- post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that will be made available to employees
- signs, labels, and/or color codings used
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11-3. Bloodborne pathogens training should include the fact that _____.
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