Bloodborne Pathogen Posters makes employees aware of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards Subchapter 7. General Industry and Safety Orders Group 16. Control of Hazardous Substances Article 109. Hazardous Substances and Processes. OSHA sets strong rules on the control and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and a Bloodborne Pathogen Poster can help an employer meet OSHA requirements regarding the informing of employees. The control of hazardous substances and bloodborne pathogens is of high priority in the following industries, and steps need to be taken by employers where employees may come in to contact with harmful substances:
Housekeeping
Healthcare facilities
Dental practices
Convalescent homes
Medical facilities
Laboratories
Schools
OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard imposes numerous requirements on relating to occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infection materials, including but not limited to) the following:
Engineering and Work Practice Controls - "Engineering and work practice controls shall be used to eliminate or minimize employee exposure" - (1910.1030(d)(2)(i)).
Training - "Employers shall ensure that all employees with occupational exposure participate in a training program which must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours" - 1910.1030(g)(2)(i). This training must include an explanation of the the symptoms and modes of transitionof bloodborne diseases - 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(C).
The Bloodborne Pathogen Poster includes information on the following topics:
Scope and Application
Definition
Exposure Response: Prevention and Control
Methods of Compliance
Hepatitis B vaccinations
HIV, HBV and HCV Research Laboratories and Production Facilities
Hepatitis B Vaccination and Bloodborne Pathogen Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow Up
Communication of Hazards to Employees
Recordkeeping
Bloodborne Pathogen Product Specifications:
Quality printed full color posters
Poster Size: 24" x 36"
Fully laminated on both sides (also available non-laminated)
