BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CONTROL PROGRAM

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BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CONTROL PROGRAM
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References
MCO 5100.8F, Chapter 21
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Bloodborne Pathogens Program
OSH Act requires safe practices for personnel
occupationally exposed to bloodborne
pathogens Applies to all activities in which
occupational exposures to potential bloodborne
pathogens occur
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Background
Bloodborne pathogens of concern - Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - Hepatitis B
C viruses (HBV, HCV)
Other bloodborne pathogens exist, but
generally are not occupationally transmitted in
significant numbers
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Exposure Control Plan
Commands shall consult local medical
treatment facilities when developing exposure
control plans for covered personnel that directly
support their activities
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Exposure Control Plan (CONTD)

• Common elements of an effective exposure
  control
• plan includes
• (1) Identification of job classification
• (2) Schedule of how and when provisions of the
• standard will be implemented and how it
  will
• be communicated to employees
• (3) Procedures for evaluating circumstances of
  an
• exposure incident
• (4) Procedures for implementing work practice
  controls and
• PPE requirements

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Work Practice Controls
Ensure work practice controls are
implemented! (1) Equipment which may become
contaminated with blood shall be cleaned and
disinfected (2) If you have been exposed to
blood, wash the potentially contaminated areas
with soap and water as soon as possible then wipe
the area with disinfecting bleach solution (3)
Clean-up of contaminated area shall be carried
out by donning PPE to include gloves and eye
protection
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Personal Protective Equipment

• PPE must be accessible and available in
  appropriate sizes. PPE must be kept clean and in
  good repair
• Single use gloves must be replaced as soon as
  possible after they are contaminated, torn, or
  punctured, and will not be re-used under any
  circumstances. Provide Latex Free Gloves to
  personnel who may be First Responders in Combat
  Situations

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Exposure Incident
All exposures will be reported, and an
immediate and confidential medical evaluation
shall be provided
Concerns on bloodborne pathogens should be
directed to the installation safety office,
medical treatment facility or industrial hygienist