Transcript Bloodborne Pathogens

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Annual O.S.H.A.Training
Bloodborne Pathogens
Trinity College
Staff Training & Evaluation
The Occupational Safety and
Health Administration Standard
 In December of 1991 OSHA published a standard requiring employers
to provide annual education regarding occupational hazards from
bloodborne pathogens. Trinity is mandated to comply with this
standard. Trinity is held responsible for hazards in the work area.
 The OSHA standard covers anyone who can reasonably anticipate
contact with blood or potentially infectious body fluids on the job.
 It is important for everyone in an educational setting to understand the
dangers of infection and safe procedures to minimize risk of exposure
 Employees should also refer to their specific department’s Exposure
Control Plan and other policies and procedures
 Karen Misbach , Environmental Health & Safety Manager and/or
Martha Burke O’Brien, Director of Health Services can answer
questions for you.
Examples of Bloodborne Pathogens
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Hepatitis B (HBV)
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Other Non A, Non B Hepatitis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
body fluids other than blood considered
capable of transmitting infections
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Spinal Fluids
Fluid in joints
Fluids around the heart and lungs
Fluids in the abdomen
Semen
Vaginal secretions
All fluids in an emergency situation should
be considered contaminated
Bloodborne Diseases
diseases carried by the blood
 Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
 As many as 1 million adults are infected
 Many people are unaware they are infected
 Infection may present itself as flu-like symptoms like
fever, fatigue and malaise. Some people get no
symptoms at all with infection
 When someone is infected, blood, saliva, and other
body fluids can be infectious to others
 HBV may be spread to co-workers, sexual partners,
family members and, even unborn infants.
 HBV may severely damage your liver leading to illness,
chronic liver disease (5%), and sometimes even death.
Hepatitis B (HBV)
 2 Phases: Acute and Chronic
 Acute Phase occurs just after infection, can last a few weeks
to several months. Symptoms last 3 to 10 days and include fever,
malaise, vomiting, rash, and joint pain. Some people recover fully
and 30% become long term carriers.
 Chronic Phase occurs when symptoms don’t resolve and the
virus remains in the liver causing illness like jaundice and liver
failure.
Hepatitis B Vaccine
 There is a vaccine to protect yourself from
becoming infected with Hepatitis B. It
comes in a series of 3 shots. You must get
all 3 shots for it to work.
 You are eligible to get these shots from
Trinity but, you can also decline getting the
shot.
 We will ask you annually what your choice
is.
Bloodborne Diseases
diseases carried by the blood
 Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
 About 4 million adults carry the HCV virus, 1 in 5 have no
symptoms
 HCV exhibits symptoms similar to HBV, only a blood test can tell
which infection is present.
 Currently there is no effective vaccine for HCV and treatment is
difficult with side effects.
 75% of people infected with HCV have no symptoms at all.
 85% of people who become infected will develop chronic liver
disease.
Bloodborne Diseases
diseases carried by the blood
 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
 About 1 million adults are infected and 100% of infected people
progress to chronic illness
 Attacks the body’s immune system, causing the disease known as
AIDS.
 Currently there is no vaccine to prevent infection and there is no
cure
 Symptoms may not develop for several years after exposure.
 Symptoms may include flu like symptoms including fever,
diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue.
 Transmitted through contact with blood and body fluids primarily
through sexual contact.
 HIV is not transmitted by touching or working around people who
carry the disease.
Workplace Transmission
 Bloodborne pathogens (HBV,HCV,HIV) can enter
your body and cause infection through;
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Open cuts & scratches on skin surfaces
Skin abrasions like bites and wounds
Skin infections like dermatitis
Eye contact
Acne
The mucous membranes or linings of your mouth, eyes
or nose.
Workplace Transmission
 Accidental Injury
 You can become infected or exposed to
contaminated blood by injury with a
contaminated sharp object like;
 Broken Glass
 Sharp Metal
 Needles
 Knives
 Exposed ends of orthodontic wires.
Workplace Transmission
 Indirect Transmission
 Infection can occur if you touch an object or
surface contaminated with blood or other
infectious materials and transfer the infection to
your mouth, eyes, nose or open skin.
 Contaminated surfaces are a major cause of the
spread of hepatitis. HBV can survive on
environmental surfaces dried and at room
temperatures for at least one week.
Methods to prevent transmission of
bloodborne pathogens
 Exposure Control Plan – each department that has
employees deemed at risk has an exposure control plan
 Standard Precautions – every fluid until identified should be
considered infectious and employees should protect themselves from
exposure using avoidance or protective equipment like gloves.
 Engineering Controls – departments need to examine
equipment used to do jobs and remove those that present hazards
 Practice Controls – departments need to create policies for
completing tasks that require the least amount of hazard to their
employees like good housekeeping to clean and disinfect surfaces
 Personal Protective Equipment - employees who handle
blood or body fluids will be provided equipment at no cost to wear to
protect themselves and, employees should wash hands thoroughly after
removing gloves
Universal Precautions
 This means that you should protect yourself
from ALL blood and body fluids using
protective equipment like tongs to pick up
glass, and wearing gloves, masks and
goggles to clean contaminated areas.
 You can request any personal protective
equipment from your Supervisor free of
charge.
 You can ask your Supervisor to see the
Exposure Control Plan (policies concerning
Bloodborne pathogens).
Universal Biohazard Sign
This is the Universal sign for Biohazard objects.
Anything containing hazardous substances should
be put in a container and labeled with a sticker like
this. These containers and all other hazardous and
or biomedical waste is disposed of in the Health
Center.
Steps to Take in the event of an exposure
 Do not delay treatment for any reason
 If you feel you have been exposed to a
potentially infected source while doing your
job, wash the exposed area thoroughly with
soap and water and notify your supervisor
immediately.
 Then seek health care at our Workmen’s
Compensation clinic or in the E.R if after
hours.
 If you are interested in obtaining the Hepatitis B vaccine
please call and schedule an appointment with a Nurse
Practitioner in the Health Center 860-297-2018.
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