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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL
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Bloodborne pathogens
Your safety is in your hands
Bloodborne pathogens
Bodily fluids, especially
those visibly
contaminated with blood,
are capable of causing
disease.
The most common ways
pathogens can enter your
body, in a school setting,
are through a cut in the
skin, through your eyes or
mouth.
Who, What & Why?
Who are the employees that are most at risk?
What protects employees from occupational risk exposure?
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, although
infrequent,does happen at school.
VUSD employees
Occupational Health and
Safety Association
Bloodborne
Regulation (29 CF
1910.1030)
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Applies to all persons
who may reasonably
anticipate contact with
blood or other
potentially infectious
body fluids
HBV, HCV & HIV
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Exposure to a bloodborne pathogen places
employees at risk for:
Contracting the above diseases
Becoming very ill
In some cases may be fatal
HIV vs Hepatitis B
HIV
Transmitted through
blood, semen, vaginal
secretions and breast
milk
Virus lives outside the
body for only a few
hours
No vaccination
available
Hepatitis B
Transmitted through
blood, semen and
vaginal secretions
Virus lives outside the
body for up to 7 days
Contaminated surfaces
are a major factor in the
spread of HBV.
Up to 100 times easier
to catch than HIV
Vaccinations available –
3-4 doses
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV)
HIV attacks your body’s ability
to protect itself against disease
Initially no visible signs of
having the virus
Most people with HIV develop
AIDS
There is no vaccination for HIV
Hepatitis B
 Poses a greater risk to school personnel than HIV

Approximately 1.25 million people in the US carry HBV

HBV causes serious liver disease

Acute symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain and weight
loss

While most people recover from HBV infection some become
chronically infected.
Hepatitis C Virus
Chronic infection with HCV is much more common than
with HBV
Symptoms may not occur for many years after the
infection
HCV also causes a serious liver disease
There is no vaccine
HIV, HBV & HCV
The following substances do not spread the
HBV, HVC and HIV viruses unless blood is
present:
 Feces
 Nasal congestion
 Saliva
 Sputum
 Sweat / tears
 Urine
 Vomit
How do I protect myself?
The most effective means of
protecting yourself is by using
a hand sanitizer or by vigorous
handwashing with warm soap
and water.
An HBV vaccination is one of
the best ways to protect
yourself from Hepatitis B.
Wear gloves whenever
handling blood or anything that
might have blood in it or on it.
When to Wash
Before eating
Before handling clean
equipment or utensils
Before and after assisting
with feeding
After assisting with toileting
or diapering
After contact with any body
secretions
After handling soiled
diapers, garments or
equipment
After removing disposable
gloves
Universal Precautions
Assume that every exposure to blood and
body fluids is a risk.
Universal precautions are required by
OSHA to prevent transmission of
bloodborne pathogens while providing first
aid or health care
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves
Wear disposable
gloves when handling
any fluids requiring
universal precautions.
Always check gloves
for holes.
No latex gloves to be
used. Risk of allergy!
Gloves
Take hold of first glove at wrist.
Fold it over and peel it back,
turning it inside out as it goes.
Once the glove is off, hold it with
your gloved hand.
To remove the other glove, place
your bare fingers inside the cuff
without touching the glove
exterior.
Peel the glove off from the
inside, turning it inside out as it
goes.
Use it to envelope the other
glove.
Never reuse gloves!
Vaccination
Best way to avoid
contracting HBV is to be
immunized against it.
Vaccine provides 90%
protection for 7 or more
years. Also 70-88% effective
when given within one week
of exposure.
OSHA requires vaccinations
be made available to all
employees with
occupational exposure
Employees must sign a form
if they choose to decline
vaccine.
If you’re exposed to blood
If skin contact, wash off
with non-abrasive soap
and water.
If blood gets in your eyes
or mucous membranes,
immediately flush eyes
with large amounts
running water for at least
fifteen minutes.
Safe clean up
Blood spills should be
cleaned up promptly
with a freshly
prepared disinfectant
solution of bleach. ( ¼
cup bleach to 1 gallon
cold water.)
Bleach retains
germicidal ability for
24 hours.
Use disposable
towels.
Wear gloves.
The Exposure Control Plan
Ensures that employees are :
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Aware of potential hazards from exposure to
bloodborne pathogens.
Advised of the appropriate procedures to
avoid exposure.
Report the Exposure
Complete accident report as soon as
possible after incident
Turn it in to your supervisor and follow
their instructions
Remember that most exposures do not
result in infection