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WCTC
Bloodborne Pathogen
Training
What are Bloodborne Pathogens?
Pathogenic microorganisms that may be present in human
blood and cause disease in humans.
Occupational Bloodborne Diseases of Significance
HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV)
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
o Infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus
(HBV).
o Most common infectious bloodborne pathogen.
o Symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain,
loss of appetite, intermittent nausea and vomiting.
o Symptoms can occur 1 to 9 months after exposure.
o Blood, saliva and other body fluids may be infectious.
o With prompt and proper treatment, most cases of HBV
can be treated successfully.
o The Hepatitis B Vaccine can help protect you from
contracting HBV.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
o Symptoms include flu-like symptoms, fever, diarrhea,
and fatigue.
o Attacks the immune system, and can lead to Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
o No vaccine to prevent the infection.
o A person infected with HIV may carry the virus without
developing symptoms for several years.
o Transmitted through contact with infected blood and
infected body fluids.
Transmission of BBP
o Blood or other potentially infectious material comes in
direct contact with mucous membranes or non-intact
skin.
o Contact with contaminated items or surfaces.
o Puncture wounds or cuts from contaminated sharps.
Exposure Determination
Employees “reasonably anticipated” to have
occupational exposure to blood and/or other
potentially infectious materials are required to
comply with the requirements of the plan.
Universal Precautions
All blood or other potentially infectious
materials you come in contact with is
to be considered infectious regardless
of the perceived status of the source.
Compliance Methods
Sharps Disposal Containers
o Puncture resistant, labeled or color-coded and leak proof on
sides and bottom
o Located in areas where sharps are used
Bio-Hazard Waste Containers
o Puncture resistant, labeled or color coded and leak proof on
sides and bottom and able to be closed.
o Located in areas where Bio-hazardous waste is generated.
Mechanical Devices
o Tongs or dustpan and broom are available and should be used
to pick up contaminated sharps and/or glass.
Compliance Methods
Hand Washing Facilities
o Available in procedure areas, labs, and several areas throughout
campus.
o Proper hand washing
Engineering and Work Practice Controls
o Examples are needle-less IV systems, syringes with retracting
needles, blunt IV catheters, etc.
o Used to prevent or minimize exposure to bloodborne
pathogens.
o Contaminated needles and other sharps will not be bent,
recapped, removed, sheared or purposely broken
Compliance Methods
Work Area Restrictions
o No eating, drinking , storage of food / drink, applying cosmetics,
smoking, etc in areas where bloodborne pathogens may be
present.
o Procedures conducted in a manner to minimize splashing, spraying,
or splattering blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Specimens
o Placed in a color-coded container, which prevents leakage during
the collections, handling, processing, storage, and transport of the
specimens.
Contaminated Equipment
o Examined and decontaminated prior to servicing or shipping
Compliance Methods
Labeling
o Containers used to store, transport or ship blood or other
potentially infectious materials shall be labeled.
o Universal biohazard symbol.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
When there is still an occupational exposure after
engineering and work practice controls have been
implemented, PPE is mandatory.
o Gloves, face shields eye protection, gowns, etc.
o Single use.
o Contaminated PPE shall be disposed of in a biohazard
waste container.
o Proper PPE removal.
Proper Glove Removal
Housekeeping Requirements
o Departments with blood and other potentially infections
materials will be disinfected on a regular basis.
o Use EPA approved disinfectant or a one to ten part (1:10)
bleach / water solution to decontaminate.
o Decontaminate work surfaces / equipment immediately
after completion of procedures or as soon feasible after
spills of blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Bio-Hazardous Waste Disposal
Bio-hazardous waste shall be disposed of immediately or as
soon as feasible in an approved bio-hazard waste container.
Bio-hazard Waste Container Disposal Procedure
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Don the appropriate PPE.
Seal the container
Complete Waste Disposal Form
Contact Facilities Services to pick up the full container
and deliver a new one
Sharps Disposal
Contaminated sharps shall be disposed of immediately or as
soon as feasible in approved sharps disposal containers.
Bio-hazard Waste Container Disposal Procedure
o Don the appropriate PPE.
o Check to make sure the container is sealed, not leaking,
has no exposed sharps or visible damage.
o Dispose of it in a bio-hazard waste container.
o Replace with a new sharps container.
Spill Response
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Secure the area.
Contact Facilities Services (Ext. 5555).
Remain at the location until Facilities Services arrives.
Facilities Services will use the Bloodborne Pathogen Spill
Kits to clean-up biohazard spills.
Contaminated Laundry
o Handle the laundry as little as possible.
o Don appropriate PPE.
o Place contaminated laundry in properly labeled
container.
o Report the incident to your Associate Dean / Manager.
o Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator will notify
the Fire / EMS Department and arrange for laundering.
Contaminated uniforms laundered by an outside contractor shall
be placed in a bio-hazardous bag and not comingled with the rest
of the laundry.
Hepatitis B Vaccination
o Available to all employees identified in the Bloodborne Pathogen
Exposure Control Plan.
o Employees who decline the vaccination shall sign a declination
form and can receive the vaccination at a later date as long as
they’re still covered by the plan.
o Vaccination series consists of three shots.
o Administered by a licensed healthcare professional.
o Paid for by the employer.
Post Exposure Follow-up
o Immediately wash the exposed area with warm water
and soap.
 Mouth should be rinsed with mouthwash or water
 Eyes should be flushed adequately with warm water, or normal saline if
available.
o Complete Incident Report and report to Associate
Dean, Manager and the Environmental, Health and
Safety Office.
Action Items
 Quiz
 Training Acknowledgment Form
 Acceptance / Declination Form
Upon completion, send them to the
Environmental, Health and Safety Office
(C-210D)
If you have any questions regarding WCTC’s
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan or this
training please contact the Environmental, Health
and Safety Office
Environmental, Health and Safety Office
(262) 691-5226 or Ext 5226