OSHA Bloodborne Fact Sheets

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CPL 2-2.60: Exposure Control Plan

Exposure Control Plan for Federal OSHA Personnel with Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens is available here

EPA Releases Information About Disposing of Medical Sharps

The Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal, comprised of medical, government and waste association and private sector companies, is working with the Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate and promote alternative disposal methods for used needles and other medical sharps. (download PDF)

Workers not protected from bloodborne hazards

from Safety Compliance Alert, October 16, 2000

Business: Nursing home service provider

Why inspected?: Targeted under a planned program inspection

Fine: $87,000

Reasons for Fine:

One willful citation for failure to:

• Provide employees with the hepatitis B vaccination within 10 days of their start dates

Three serious citations, including failure to:

• Transport laundry contaminated by blood and bodily fluids in a labeled bag
• Keep exits clear

Four repeat citations, including failure to:

• Provide a sharps container in the laundry
• Maintain an exposure control plan

Firm Ignores Advice; OSHA back for followup

Business: Ambulance services

Why inspected?: Followup inspection to see if companies had corrected earlier cited hazards

Fine: $56,000

Reasons for Fine:

Five serious citations (substantial possibility for death or serious harm) including failure to:

• Implement an effective bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan
• Train employees in the dangers of bloodborne pathogens
• Provide antiseptic wipes where washing facilities weren't immediately available

Four repeat citations, including failure to:

• Train employees exposed to bloodborne pathogens
• Maintain OSHA 200 logs

Two failure-to-abate citations, for failure to:

• Implement an employee exposure control plan
• Provide protective gloves and antiseptic wipes to employees

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