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Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Create or verify an up-to-date list of job classifications or descriptions with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

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Create or verify a current list of tasks and procedures involving occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials (could include cleaning diaper changing areas and handling of facepaper).

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Inspect all handwashing facilities for proper functionality and cleanliness.

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Review and implement specimen handling procedures to minimize exposure risks during collection, handling, processing, storage, transport, and shipping.

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Conduct a proper handwashing technique training session for all applicable workforce members.

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Train workforce members on required reporting procedures for contact with bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

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Identify and document job duties that require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and provide necessary equipment.

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Ensure proper storage and accessibility of PPE and train staff on its use and disposal.

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Create or update the list of essential PPE for safe business operations.

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Educate employees on PPE storage locations and access procedures.

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Provide a training session on the correct use, removal, and disposal of contaminated PPE.

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Establish and maintain laundering protocols for PPE that requires laundering.

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Evaluate facility procedures for using needles or syringes in patient care and implement necessary precautions.

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Install and maintain appropriate sharps containers for needle disposal if applicable.

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Develop, document, and regularly update an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) for workforce education and training on potential exposures.

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Create and enforce a regular sanitization schedule for frequently touched spaces and train workforce to recognize when additional sanitization is needed.

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Schedule and conduct initial role-based training for new employees and plan annual refresher training for the entire workforce.

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Safety Data Sheets

Safety Data Sheets for each cleaning chemical, allergenic chemical, and other hazardous chemical in the office are gathered and stored in an accessible location.

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COVID and Other Communicable Diseases

Written policy [1] that meets Standard Precautions and provides protections against occupational exposure to infectious diseases.

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Fire Safety Standard

Portable fire extinguishers are mounted and readily accessible at a minimum of 1 for every 3,000 square feet and no less than 100 feet from any location in the office.

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Fire extinguishers are properly identified (with a sign or signs).

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Employees have been properly educated on fire extinguisher location and use both immediately upon hire and annually thereafter.