Bloodborne Pathogens for Public Entities
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Welcome
Taking the appropriate preventative measures against exposure to
infectious diseases can save both lives and money.
One out of 24 people has Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV. In the United
States, people with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, MRSA, and Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are estimated to be:
Hepatitis B Cases: 1.4 million.
Hepatitis C Cases: 3.9 million.
MRSA Cases: 1.6 million.
HIV Cases: 1.1 million.
This one-hour course will discuss what you need to know about bloodborne
pathogens in order to keep yourself and those around you safe .
Introduction
Course Overview
This one-hour course will discuss what you need to know about bloodborne pathogens in
order to keep yourself and those around you safe.
Learning Objectives
At the end of training, you will have a better
understanding of the following:
Bloodborne Pathogens
General Guidelines
Occupational Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens
Steps to Take if Exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens
Reducing the Risk of Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Course Content
Lesson 1 Overview
Bloodborne Pathogens are germs that live and grow best in human material
such as blood. They enter your body through a puncture in your skin or
through your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Many serious diseases are linked to bloodborne pathogens, but few
bloodborne pathogens are responsible for infections in the workplace.
OSHA defines bloodborne pathogens as:
“Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood that can cause
disease in humans.”
The Big Three Bloodborne Pathogens
As part of this training, employees should know certain basic concepts about these
diseases so they can discuss them with their supervisor, co-workers, family members,
their health care provider, and provide accurate information to the public.
The risks and infections of the “Big Three” bloodborne pathogens will be discussed in
this training:
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
HIV
Disease Transmission
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV are transmitted by
contact with the blood or other body fluids of someone
who has the virus.
The three main ways to contract Hepatitis B, C, or HIV
are:
Having sex without using latex condoms with
someone who is infected.
Being born to a mother who is infected.
Sharing needles and syringes with someone who is
infected.
We know that these viruses can be carried in infected
human bodily fluids such as those defined under “Other
Potentially Infectious Materials” (OPIM) in this training.
And, if the Potentially Infectious Material contains enough
of these pathogens, they can get into your bloodstream and may eventually cause disease.
The viruses can enter the bloodstream if the fluids come into contact with an unprotected break in your skin such as an open
wound, acne, rash, etc. or if you experience a splash to your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Viral
hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a
virus.
Your liver helps your body digest food, store
energy, and get rid of poisons. It acts as a filtration
system for your body. As the filter begins to fail,
impurities build up in your body and symptoms can
occur such as jaundice (yellowing color of the skin
and eyes), dark urine, extreme fatigue, anorexia,
nausea, abdominal pain, and sometimes joint pain,
rash, and fever.
Types of Viral Hepatitis
There are at least five types of viral hepatitis and each one is caused by a
different virus:
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
A
B Virus (HBV)
C Virus (HCV)
D
E
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C is
caused by Hepatitis C virus (HCV). In the United States, HBV and HCV are the most common types related to occupational
exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Hepatitis B in the U.S.
Annually, there are 10,000 new cases of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reported in the U.S., with
an estimated one to two million carriers of HBV.
The Hepatitis B virus takes about 2 months to appear in your blood and it may stay in your
blood for months or years. Nine out of every 10 adults will get rid of the virus from their
bodies after a few months. We say they have acuteHepatitis B.
However, 1 out of every 10 adults will never get rid of the virus from their bodies. We say
they have chronic Hepatitis B. They are called carriers.
Most people with chronic Hepatitis B will remain carriers of the virus if they do not receive
treatment. The best precautions that carriers can take is to make sure their babies get all
of their hepatitis B shots, make sure they do not spread it to their sexual partners, and get
proper medical care.
Hepatitis Vaccination
A safe and effective vaccine to prevent Hepatitis B has been available since 1982.
OSHA requires that vaccinations be made available within 10 working days of your
initial assignment.
This is a one-time requirement.
For health concerns regarding this vaccination you may:
Discuss your concerns with your personal health care provider.
Review CDC information about the vaccine at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpdvac/hepb/default.htm .
Hepatitis C Virus
The Hepatitis C virus is the most frequently occurring bloodborne
pathogen infection. At least 85 out of 100 people infected with
HCV become chronically infected, and chronic liver disease
develops in an average of 67 out of 100 people infected.
HCV is most often transmitted by large or repeated percutaneous
(i.e., skin puncture) exposures to blood, such as through the
transfusion of blood or blood products from infected donors and
the sharing of contaminated needles among injection drug users.
There is no vaccine to prevent Hepatitis C.
HIV
As you know, the immune system gives our bodies the ability to fight
infections.
HIV is different from most other viruses because it attacks the immune
system.
It is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), the
final stage of HIV infection. It can take years for a person infected with HIV,
even without treatment, to reach this stage. Having AIDS means that the
virus has weakened the immune system to the point at which the body has a
difficult time fighting infections.
More About HIV
HIV is a fragile virus and cannot live
for very long outside the body. As a
result, the virus is not transmitted
through day-to-day activities such as
shaking hands, hugging, or a casual
kiss. You cannot become infected from
a toilet seat, water fountain, doorknob,
dishes, drinking glasses, food, or pets.
You also cannot get HIV from
mosquitoes.
HIV can enter the bloodstream
similarly to HBV - if potentially
infectious materials (e.g., blood) come
into contact with an unprotected break
in your skin such as an open wound,
acne, rash, etc. or if you experience a
splash into your eyes and/or nose.
HIV Testing
The only way to know if you are infected is to be
tested for HIV. You cannot rely on symptoms alone
because many people who are infected with HIV do
not exhibit symptoms for many years. Even if
someone looks and feels healthy, they can still be
infected. In fact, one quarter of the HIV-infected
persons in the United States do not know that they
are infected.
Once HIV enters the body, the body starts to
produce antibodies — substances the immune
system creates after infection. Most HIV tests look
for these antibodies rather than the virus itself.
There are many different kinds of HIV tests, including rapid tests and home test kits. All HIV tests approved by the U.S.
government are very effective for identifying HIV.
Lesson 1 Summary
In this lesson, you learned what bloodborne pathogens are. Next, let’s look at the
general guidelines you must follow.
Lesson 1 - Knowledge Check
Quiz
1. In the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OPIM stands for:
One Point Implementation Methodology
Other Potentially Infectious Materials
Other Pathogens Infecting Material
Operations and Information Management
2. Hepatitis A is:
Not a true Bloodborne Pathogen
Transmitted via the fecal material
The same as Hepatitis B and C
All answer choices apply
3. HIV can live for a long time outside of the body.
True
False
Lesson 1 - Knowledge Check
Answer Key
1. In the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OPIM stands for:
One Point Implementation Methodology
Other Potentially Infectious Materials
Other Pathogens Infecting Material
Operations and Information Management
2. Hepatitis A is:
Not a true Bloodborne Pathogen
Transmitted via the fecal material
The same as Hepatitis B and C
All answer choices apply
3. HIV can live for a long time outside of the body.
True
False
Course Content
Lesson 2 Overview
This lesson will discuss the general guidelines required of your
organizations to be in compliance with OSHA.
Exposure Control Plan
Organizations or
Supervisors must prove
to OSHA that they are
following the Bloodborne
Pathogens Standard by
implementing an
Exposure Control Plan.
By law, the Exposure Control Plan must detail certain steps that are taken
to keep workers safe - that is, the plan to control every worker’s exposure
to bloodborne pathogens.
This training module reviews the unique plan to control or avoid exposures
to bloodborne hazards for all members of your organization. There are many
organizations that are expected to have job-related exposures to
bloodborne pathogens, so it is best to be educated and prepared in the
event an accident occurs.
Typically, as a condition of employment, employees must know the location
of, and comply with, the contents of the organization’s Exposure Control
Plan.
Potential Exposure
The potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens may exist when you come into
contact with spilled human blood or body fluids, or materials or waste contaminated
with human blood or body fluids.
The recommendations in this training should serve as an aid to reasonable decision
making in those situations where specific guidelines do not exist, particularly where
immediate action is required to prevent significant injury or to preserve life.
Exposure Determination
Every workplace needs to use the Exposure Control Plan every 12 months to document and
track the status of occupational exposure determinations to bloodborne pathogens.. This is
according to the OSHA Standard (29 CFR 1910.130).
For employees, your exposure determination is documented on your organization’s Exposure
Control Plan. Each determination must be made without regard to use of personal protective
equipment and should be conducted upon orientation and “no later than 10 days after the
date of employment” (as required by OSHA).
How do I Determine “Occupational Exposure”?
The OSHA definition states that you have
“Occupational Exposure” if your duties may result in a …reasonably anticipated skin,
eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact* with human blood or other potentially
infectious materials.
*Parenteralcontactis:
Piercing mucous membranes or skin barrier through such events as needle sticks, human
bites, cuts, and abrasions.
What are Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM)?
Bloodborne pathogens live and grow best in human
blood. However, other human body fluids may also
carry these germs. When making an Exposure
Determination, we must also consider that OPIM
are able to provide an environment for bloodborne
pathogens to live and grow.
Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) are:
Semen.
Vaginal secretions.
Any fluid surrounding organs in the body.
Visible blood in saliva, vomit, or feces.
More OPIM
The following are also considered Other Potentially Infectious Materials
(OPIM):
Any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood.
All body fluids when it is difficult to differentiate between body fluids.
Any unfixed organ or tissue from a human, living or dead (from clinics
& morgues).
Other experimental human material (from laboratories) whether
purposely infected or otherwise.
Lesson 2 Summary
In this lesson, you learned about some of the general guidelines regarding bloodborne
pathogens.
Now that we’ve discussed how your exposure determination is made, let’s look at
what it means to be exposed in the workplace.
Lesson 2 - Knowledge Check
Quiz
1. The following are covered under the OSHA BBP Standard as OPIM:
Any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood
All body fluids when it is difficult to differentiate between body fluids
Any unfixed organ or tissue from a human, living or dead (clinics & labs)
Other experimental human material (from laboratories) whether purposely infected or otherwise
All answer choices apply
2. In the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OPIM stands for:
One Point Implementation Methodology
Other Potentially Infectious Materials
Other Pathogens Infecting Material
Operations and Information Management
3. Personal protective equipment is worn when there is a need to provide protection for:
Clothing
Skin
Eyes, nose and mouth
All answer choices apply
Lesson 2 - Knowledge Check
Answer Key
1. The following are covered under the OSHA BBP Standard as OPIM:
Any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood
All body fluids when it is difficult to differentiate between body fluids
Any unfixed organ or tissue from a human, living or dead (clinics & labs)
Other experimental human material (from laboratories) whether purposely infected or otherwise
All answer choices apply
2. In the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OPIM stands for:
One Point Implementation Methodology
Other Potentially Infectious Materials
Other Pathogens Infecting Material
Operations and Information Management
3. Personal protective equipment is worn when there is a need to provide protection for:
Clothing
Skin
Eyes, nose and mouth
All answer choices apply
Course Content
Lesson 3 Overview
An important part of this training program is to make sure all employees
know:
If they have an exposure incident.
What to do after they have an exposure incident.
Exposure Incident
An exposure incident can happen three ways:
When human blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) comes in contact with an unprotected break in your
skin such as an open wound, acne, rash, etc.
When blood or OPIM splashes or otherwise gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth.
If you are cut or stuck by an object (it must break the skin) that is contaminated with human blood or OPIM.
What is BBP Exposure?
The OSHA Definition of BBP exposure is
“A specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin or
parenteral contact with blood or OPIM that results from the performance of
an employee’s duties.”
BBP Exposure can occur through blood or OPIM contact with:
Eye
Nose
Mouth
Shaving cut
Rash
Lesson 3 Summary
It is difficult to define exactly what bloodborne pathogens you will be exposed to
in your organization.
For further information on your exact occupational exposures, please see your
training supervisor.
Lesson 3 - Knowledge Check
Quiz
1. An exposure incident can happen when human blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) gets onto an
unprotected break in your skin such as acne.
True
False
Lesson 3 - Knowledge Check
Answer Key
1. An exposure incident can happen when human blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) gets onto an
unprotected break in your skin such as acne.
True
False
Course Content
Lesson 4 Overview
In this lesson, you will learn about the steps to take if you are exposed to
bloodborne pathogens.
What to do for Sticks, Cuts, Scratches, or Splashes?
What do you do for needle sticks cuts
from contaminated objects, scratches,
or splashes to an unprotected open
wound?
Remove contaminated gloves and if
possible, allow the wound to bleed freely for a minute.
Wash the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes and apply sterile gauze or a
bandage, if necessary.
Decontaminate and remove protective clothing if necessary.
Notify your Supervisor and seek medical attention immediately.
What to do for Splash to Eyes, Nose, or Mouth?
If you experience a splash to your eyes, nose, or mouth, do the following:
Rinse the area with continuously running clean water.
Irrigate your eyes for at least 15 minutes using an emergency eyewash station if
available or use a sink.
Decontaminate and remove protective clothing.
Notify your Supervisor and seek medical attention immediately.
Report Exposures Immediately
Immediately report exposures to your
supervisor and seek medical attention.
After any exposure to human blood or
OPIM, employees must be seen
immediately at an Occupational Health
Clinic or Emergency Room.
Supervisors should notify Centers for
Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) to
help determine if immediate treatment is
needed and if necessary, direct the
employee to the proper location for
appropriate blood tests to be drawn.
Post Exposure Evaluation
Following the incident, you may be given a post exposure medical
evaluation. This evaluation may include:
Documenting routes of exposure.
Documenting circumstances of the incident.
Identifying sources of contamination.
Taking blood tests with the employee’s consent.
Take post exposure prophylaxis and provide counseling.
The supervisor is responsible to follow-up on all injuries with standard
reporting procedures.
Bloodborne Pathogens Spills
Bloodborne pathogens spills may occur during traffic accidents, when an injured
person drips blood on a surface, or when specimen containers with human blood or
other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) leak.
Employees designated to participate in emergency and decontamination procedures
are exposed to blood or OPIM. They must be thoroughly familiar with proper
cleaning and decontamination procedures so that the contamination is controlled
and exposure to other people is minimized.
Remember Your Sharps Precautions During a Spill
Contaminated broken glassware should be cleaned
up by mechanical means (e.g., tongs, forceps, and
pieces of cardboard).
Bloodborne Pathogens Spill Clean Up
Kits
Bloodborne
Pathogens Spill
Clean Up Kits typically include:
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
pair disposable latex gloves.
disposable face shield.
disposable face mask.
pair disposable shoe covers.
disposable apron, 1 absorbent pack (w/ MSDS).
disposable towelettes (w/ MSDS).
scoops/scrapers.
biohazard bags with ties.
disposable towl.
instruction sheet.
can 12 oz. Disinfectant spray (w/ MSDS).
What to do with biohazard waste after spill clean-up?
Never throw untreated biohazard waste in the regular trash!
The disposal of this waste is subject to federal, state, and local regulations. After spill clean-up is
complete, waste must be removed from public access.
Lesson 4 Summary
In this lesson, you
learned general
guidelines on what
steps to take if you are
exposed to bloodborne
pathogens.
Lesson 4 - Knowledge Check
Quiz
1. Always throw untreated biohazard waste in the regular trash.
True
False
2. The Universal Bio-hazard Symbol:
Means that bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Means that only workers trained in universal precautions may work here.
Means that I can work here only if it is on my Exposure Control Plan.
All answer choices apply
3. Sharps containers are appropriate for any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin such as:
Razor blades
Syringes with/without needles
Specimen tubes
All answer choices apply
Lesson 4 - Knowledge Check
Answer Key
1. Always throw untreated biohazard waste in the regular trash.
True
False
2. The Universal Bio-hazard Symbol:
Means that bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Means that only workers trained in universal precautions may work here.
Means that I can work here only if it is on my Exposure Control Plan.
All answer choices apply
3. Sharps containers are appropriate for any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin such as:
Razor blades
Syringes with/without needles
Specimen tubes
All answer choices apply
Course Content
Lesson 5 Overview
Let’s now look at how to protect ourselves and others from exposure.
In the mid-1980s, health care facilities began adopting “universal precautions” against
exposure to body fluids. These precautions were followed in 1992 with the OSHA BBP
Standard.
These measures were included in annual training requirements which reduced
incidents of work-related Hepatitis infections.
What are Universal Precautions?
“Universal Precautions” is the basis of every Bloodborne
Pathogens training program. It is a simple approach to
protecting yourself on the job.
Because an Exposure Determination has already been made
for your position, whenever you suspect the material is
contaminated with bloodborne pathogens, you must always
respond AS IF bloodborne pathogens are present.
Universal Precautions takes the guesswork out of responding
to an incident. This means that if you anticipate human blood,
body fluids (except sweat), or OPIM, you must always wear
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and follow the specific requirements designated in this training and your Exposure
Control Plan. This is also true for anything with a biohazard label.
Bio-hazard Symbol
Communication of hazards is a key component to any OSHA and other safety program.
The Biohazard symbol is used to alert others of the potential presence of biohazardous materials
such as human blood, body fluids, and OPIM.
This symbol is fluorescent orange or red/orange with contrasting letters and includes the universal
biohazard symbol.
Biohazard Labels
In laboratories, bio-hazard labels are commonly used on:
Containers of bio-hazard waste.
Refrigerators and freezers used to store human specimens.
Containers used to store, transport and ship human specimens.
Any equipment that could be potentially contaminated with human blood, OPIM, and
other material that could allow bloodborne pathogens to live or to grow.
Sharps Precaution
Needles and contaminated sharps:
Must never be bent, recapped or removed.
Must never be sheared or broken.
Must always be placed in a plastic sharps container labeled with the
biohazard symbol.
After use, place disposable blades and other sharp items in punctureresistant containers for disposal. Contaminated disposable needles are to be
placed in red plastic sharps containers after use.
Sharps Disposal Containers
Sharps containers are appropriate for any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin
such as:
Needles
Scalpels
Razor blades
Syringes with or without needles
Specimen tubes
Broken glass
Overfilling the sharps container can result in contamination exposures when the next person
tries to use the container. Dispose of sharps in containers immediately and never allow a
container to fill over 2/3 full.
Work Practice Controls: General
Work Practice Controls specifically reduce the likelihood of exposure by altering the
manner in which a task is performed.
Hand washing- Hands are to be washed immediately or as soon as feasible after
removal of gloves or other personal protective equipment. Use a utility or restroom
sink for hand washing, do not use sinks in food preparation areas. If handwashing
facilities are not immediately available, use antiseptic hand cleanser and/or
disposable wipes. Then, wash your hands as soon as handwashing facilities are
available.
Prevent Ingestion- Eating, drinking, smoking, and handling contact lenses are
prohibited during times where there is reasonable likelihood of exposure to blood or
other potentially infectious material.
Storage of food and drink – Storing food and drinks is prohibited in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, cabinets, or on countertops
or bench tops where blood or other potentially infectious materials are present.
More General Work Practice Controls
Sharps Precautions - Disposing of sharps in the proper container and disposing
of the container when it is 2/3 full helps keep others safe.
Remember, any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin, including
needles, scalpels, and glass objects requires extra attention.
Broken glassware – Brokenglasswarewhich may be contaminated with human
blood or OPIM, must not be collected directly with the hands. Wear gloves and
use tongs or a brush and dust pan. While small shards of contaminated broken
glass can be placed into sharps containers, large contaminated broken glass
items must be autoclaved separately in a hard-walled container lined with a
biohazard bag.
Contaminated needles - Contaminated needles are not to be bent, broken,
recapped, or removed from the syringe.
If you have no way to know if the needle is contaminated, use Universal
Precautions and assume the needle is contaminated. Contaminated needles are to be placed in the plastic sharps containers and
autoclaved before disposal.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an
employee for protection against a hazard.
General work clothes (including uniforms) are not PPE.
PPE is worn when there is a need to provide protection for your:
Clothing
Skin
Eyes
Nose
Mouth
Know the limitations of your PPE
Employees may confront unusual hazards, depending on their job tasks and
environment.
Protective gloves should be available and worn in these settings. In addition,
for very large spills, consideration should be given to wearing other
protective clothing, such as overalls, aprons, boots, or protective shoe
covers.
Gloves should be changed if torn or soiled and always removed prior to
leaving the scene. While wearing gloves, avoid handling personal items,
such as combs and pens that could become soiled or contaminated.
Face masks and eye protection or a face shield are required for situations
which could lead to potential exposures to blood by a splash to the face,
mouth, nose, or eyes.
Gloves
Not all types of gloves are suitable for all situations.
Vinyl or latex rubber gloves provide little protection against sharp
instruments, and they are not puncture-proof. There is a direct
trade-off between level of protection and manipulability. In other
words, the thicker the gloves, the more protection they provide, but
the less effective they are in locating objects.
Thus, there is no single type or thickness of glove appropriate for
protection in all situations. Employees should select the type and
thickness of glove which provides the best balance of protection
and efficiency.
Removal of Contaminated Gloves
All PPE must be removed and disposed of prior to
leaving the hazard area.
Below is a sample removal technique when gloves
are contaminated:
Grasp outside of glove with opposite glove
hand and peel it off.
Hold removed glove in gloved hand.
Slide fingers of ungloved hand under
remaining glove at wrist.
Peel glove off over first glove.
Discard glove in waste container.
Wash hands immediately.
Wash Your Hands Often!
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20
seconds. The suds scrub away dirt and germs.
Wash your hands front and back and between
the fingers.
Soap up your wrists.
Don't forget your fingernails.
And, as we discussed earlier:
Hands are to be washed immediately or as
soon as feasible after removal of gloves or
other personal protective equipment.
Use a utility or restroom sink for hand
washing, do not use sinks in food preparation
areas.
If hand washing facilities are not immediately
available use antiseptic hand cleanser and/or
disposable wipes for the short term.
Wash your hands as soon as hand washing
facilities are available.
Lesson 5 Summary
In this lesson, you learned how you can reduce your risk of exposure to bloodborne
pathogens.
Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check
Quiz
1. What does the Universal Biohazard Symbol mean?
Bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Only workers trained in universal precautions may work here.
I can work here only if it is on my Exposure Control Plan.
All of the answer choices apply
2. It is only necessary to wash your hands after dealing with hazardous materials.
True
False
3. Which type of gloves are made for people with latex alergy
Vinyl
Nitrile
Neither
Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check
Answer Key
1. What does the Universal Biohazard Symbol mean?
Bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Only workers trained in universal precautions may work here.
I can work here only if it is on my Exposure Control Plan.
All of the answer choices apply
2. It is only necessary to wash your hands after dealing with hazardous materials.
True
False
3. Which type of gloves are made for people with latex alergy
Vinyl
Nitrile
Neither
Course Content
Summary/Wrap Up
Many safety scenarios can be anticipated; however, no single course can anticipate every
possibility. Therefore, if you have additional questions, we recommend the following:
Contact your supervisor or your organization's Safety department for additional information on any
topic of concern for which you still have questions.
You should now have a better understand of the following:
Bloodborne Pathogens
General Guidelines
Occupational Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens
Steps to Take if Exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens
Reducing the Risk of Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Summary/ Wrap Up - Final Exam
You’ve arrived at the end of the module. Complete the following
assessment to receive course completion credit.
Bloodborne Pathogens Final Exam
Quiz
1. Always throw untreated biohazard waste in the regular trash.
True
False
2. The following are covered under the OSHA BBP Standard as OPIM:
Any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood
All body fluids when it is difficult to differentiate between body fluids
Any unfixed organ or tissue from a human, living or dead (clinics & labs)
Other experimental human material (from laboratories) whether purposely infected or otherwise
All answer choices apply
3. In the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OPIM stands for:
One Point Implementation Methodology
Other Potentially Infectious Materials
Other Pathogens Infecting Material
Operations and Information Management
4. Sharps containers are appropriate for any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin such as:
Needles
Razor blades
Syringes with/without needles
Specimen tubes
Broken glass
All answer choices apply
5. The potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens may exist when you encounter spilled human blood or body
fluids, or materials or waste contaminated with human blood or body fluids.
True
False
6. Personal protective equipment is worn when there is a need to provide protection for:
Clothing
Skin
Eyes, nose and mouth
All answer choices apply
7. Hepatitis A is:
Not a true Bloodborne Pathogen
Transmitted via the fecal material
The same as Hepatitis B and C
All answer choices apply
8. The Universal Bio-hazard Symbol:
Means that bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Means that only workers trained in universal precautions may work here.
Means that I can work here only if it is on my Exposure Control Plan.
All answer choices apply
9. How can an exposure incident occur?
When human blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) gets onto an unprotected break in your skin such as an
open wound, acne, rash, etc.
When blood or OPIM splashes or otherwise gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth
If you are cut or stuck by an object (it must break the skin) that is contaminated with human blood or OPIM
All answer choices apply
10. HIV can live for a long time outside of the body.
True
False
Bloodborne Pathogens Final Exam
Answer Key
1. Always throw untreated biohazard waste in the regular trash.
True
False
2. The following are covered under the OSHA BBP Standard as OPIM:
Any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood
All body fluids when it is difficult to differentiate between body fluids
Any unfixed organ or tissue from a human, living or dead (clinics & labs)
Other experimental human material (from laboratories) whether purposely infected or otherwise
All answer choices apply
3. In the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OPIM stands for:
One Point Implementation Methodology
Other Potentially Infectious Materials
Other Pathogens Infecting Material
Operations and Information Management
4. Sharps containers are appropriate for any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin such as:
Needles
Razor blades
Syringes with/without needles
Specimen tubes
Broken glass
All answer choices apply
5. The potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens may exist when you encounter spilled human blood or body
fluids, or materials or waste contaminated with human blood or body fluids.
True
False
6. Personal protective equipment is worn when there is a need to provide protection for:
Clothing
Skin
Eyes, nose and mouth
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7. Hepatitis A is:
Not a true Bloodborne Pathogen
Transmitted via the fecal material
The same as Hepatitis B and C
All answer choices apply
8. The Universal Bio-hazard Symbol:
Means that bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Means that only workers trained in universal precautions may work here.
Means that I can work here only if it is on my Exposure Control Plan.
All answer choices apply
9. How can an exposure incident occur?
When human blood or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) gets onto an unprotected break in your skin such as an
open wound, acne, rash, etc.
When blood or OPIM splashes or otherwise gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth
If you are cut or stuck by an object (it must break the skin) that is contaminated with human blood or OPIM
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10. HIV can live for a long time outside of the body.
True
False