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OSHA certification
Question | Answer |
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who does the standard protect? | anyone whose job involves handling or possibly being exposed to blood or OPIM |
Who requires training? | all employees who perform tasks involving potential occupational exposure to blood borne pathogen |
how often is training required? | annually |
what does OPIM stand for? | other potentially infectious material |
What does OPIM include? | blood, semen, vaginal secretions, CSF, pleural fluid |
What other diseases does HBV cause? | liver cancer, cirrhosis, liver damage |
do employees have to pay for HBV vaccine if they fall under the standard? | no |
how is HCV spread? | contaminated needles, tattooing, body piercing, toothbrushes, razors, other personal items |
how can HIV be prevented? | regular handwashing, use of barriers, universal precautions |
engineering controls include? | needleless IV systems, eye wash stations, handwashing facilities, biohazard labels |
warning labels should be on what? | contaminated equipment, laundry bags used to hold and transport contaminated clothing, entrances to places containing potentially infectious materials |
3 parts of handwashing are: | remove jewelry, keep hands below elbows, use a paper towel to turn water off |
an example of a disinfectant would be? | 10% bleach solution |
cntainters for disposal of infectios materials should be clearly marked with? | biohazard symbol |
how are used gloves disposed of? | in a container clearly marked for biohazardous waste |
Universal precautions are safety guidelines for? | handling all blood and OPIM as if they are contaminated |
How long should you flush your eyes for if they are accidentally splashed with blood or OPIM? | 20 minutes |
after an exposure incident, your employer must: | ID and document the source, arrange for you to have your blood tested |
the exposure control plan should: | ID the job poitions and individuals to receive training; specify the PPE to be used |
what are the symptoms of TB? | weight loss, fever, night sweats, weakness |
TB disease can be cured by what? | antibiotics |