I'm putting together a bloodborne pathogens written safety plan and I'm a little confused about the definition of "exposure". I don't believe the people in our office need to be considered job classifications that include "some" risk of exposure since it is unlikely that they will be exposed

There is no OSHA reg on bloodborne pathogens for the construction industry (CFR section 1926... against the bloodborne pathogens rule, but may be used to "cite for failure to provide a workplace free from exposure to bloodborne pathogens." It would be wise to have an Exposure Control Plan. I

Jennifer, Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control [29 CFR 1910.1030] Employers are subject to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1030 if their employees are exposed to bloodborne pathogens... employees to develop a written exposure control plan, detailing how exposures to bloodborne pathogens

compliance assistance specialist. The bloodborne pathogens requirements for a nonhealthcare-related... aid.Therefore, first-aid provider(s) are considered to have "occupational exposure" to bloodborne pathogens, and the facility must have an Exposure Plan. Such a plan doesn't have to have all the stuff

Hello everyone, Can somebody please HELP me??...I have just started to implement a Safety and Health Program in my company, part of the task is to put into practice a Bloodborne Pathogens Program; and therefore provide the Hepatitis B vaccine to affected employees. I have some doubts in regards

should have a basic understing of Bloodborne Pathogens to protect themself

). The bloodborne pathogens standard at 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2) requires employers to provide training to any... by the bloodborne pathogens standard

). The bloodborne pathogens standard at 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2) requires employers to provide training to any... by the bloodborne pathogens standard. (correction

Jennifer, as per the question since you are a construction company you should have a full blown BPP. Now since the office workers do work in the office it is smart to have all persons aware of the BPP program and atleast two persons in the office trained in standard first aid to deal with events that come up in the offices such as paper cuts and the proper way to deal with blood. you mentioned that one of your employees assisted another by placing a band aid over the wound without the proper PPE.

Hey Jennifer, There is one area that most companies have that was not mentioned. The facilities maintenance team... They may be required to work on toilets, clean up etc... If this is the case, then everyone should be trainied in the general awareness of BBP and how to respond to your company policy. For example: If an employee discovers body fluids they shall control access to the area and request maintenance to come and clean it up etc... Maintenance shall be trained to the full standard and understand