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Standard 4: Obj. 1-2
Explain the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen/ Hazard Communication Standards
Term | Definition |
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OSHA | The Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
BBP | Bloodborne Pathogens |
SDS | Safety Data Sheet |
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: Locate OSHA posters and SDS sheets on site | SDSs must be stored in a location that all staff can access during work hours (not behind a locked door or on a password-protected device to which they do not have the password). |
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: Training program | explain and reinforce the information presented to employees through the written mediums of labels and material safety data sheets, and to apply this information in their workplace. |
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: Chemical inventory | Label all containers. All containers should be labeled with at least the following information: - Identity of the chemical - All potential hazards associated with the chemical - Manufacturer’s name, address and telephone number |
OSHA BBP Standard: Training requirements | Employers must ensure their workers receive regular training that covers all elements of the standard including: - information on BBP & diseases - methods used to control occupational exposure - hepB vaccinations & med eval - post-exposure follow-up |
OSHA BBP Standard: Employee medical records | must keep employee medical records for at least the duration of the employee’s employment plus 30 years. |
OSHA BBP Standard: Exposure protocol | requires employers to make immediate confidential medical evaluation and follow-up available for workers who have an exposure incident, such as a needlestick. |