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Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens means work-related accidents like needlesticks or splashes to mucous membranes of someone else's blood or bodily fluid that might contain pathogens like HIV or hepatatis virus. Occupational exposures are possible job hazards for health care workers, cleaning staff, and emergency responders.
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Which two blood borne pathogen diseases are specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.1030 Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens?
HIV and HBV
Is hiv blood borne?
Yes, HIV is a blood-borne pathogen.
What is the term when you accidentally puncture yourself with a syringe in a hospital?
It's normally called a needle stick, or an occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
What is the purpose of OSHAs Blood borne Pathogens standard?
To minimize or eliminate occupational exposure to disease-carrying microorganisms or pathogens that can be found in human blood and body fluids.
Why was the blood borne pathogen law passed?
to protect the employee
Hep. B is the most common blood-borne?
pathogen transmitted in the dental setting
Is human t-lymphotropic virus type 1 a blood borne pathogen?
Yes
What is the role of OSHA in the clinical laboratory?
Exposure to Chemical Hazards. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Where can I learn CPR?
This web-based training series will teach you first aid basics, CPR, AED use, appropriate treatment of choking victims, and protection against and response to blood borne pathogen exposure.
What is the major infections blood borne occupational hazard to health care workers?
heptaties
Is HIV a bloodborne pathogen?
Yes, it primarily exists in the circulatory system and destroys T-cells. This is why blood transfusions are checked for HIV/AIDS.
Does OSHA require blood borne pathogen training?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor,published the final rule regarding occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. In essence, this legislation requires that employers provide for the safety of employees who, in the course of their official duties, may be exposed to blood. The legislation, written primarily for those in health care professions and those who handle medical wastes, also affects public safety employees, such as law enforcement officers, security officers, and fire and rescue personnel.
