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170 lines
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<body>
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<div class="container">
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<h3 class="text-bold">Bloodborne Pathogens</h3>
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<p><strong>Bloodborne Pathogens:</strong> microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people.</p>
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<p class="text-bold">Virus and Pathogens include</p>
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<ul>
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</li>Malaria</li>
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<li>Syphilis</li>
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<li>Brucellosis</li>
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<li>Hepatitis B (HBV)</li>
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<li>Human Ummunodeficiency Virus (HIV)</li>
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</ul>
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<p>HBV and HIV can be transmitted through contact with infected human <strong>blood and other potentially infectious body fluids</strong> such as:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Semen</li>
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<li>Vaginal Secretions</li>
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<li>Cerebrospinal fluid</li>
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<li>Pleural fluid</li>
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<li>Peritoneal fluid</li>
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<li>Amniotic fluid</li>
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<li>Saliva (in dental procedures)</li>
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<li>Any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood </li>
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</ul>
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<p class="text-bold">HBV and HIV are transmitted through:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Sexual Contact</li>
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<li>Sharing of hypodermic needles</li>
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<li>From mothers to their babies at/before birth</li>
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<li>Accidental puncture from contaminated needles, broken glass, or other sharps</li>
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<li>Contact between broken or damaged skin and infected body fluids</li>
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<li>Contact between mucous membranes and infected body fluids</li>
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</ul>
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<p>Unbroken skin forms a barrier against bloodborne pathogens. However, infected blood can enter you system through open wounds such as</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Open Sores</li>
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<li>Cuts</li>
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<li>Abrasions</li>
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<li>Acne</li>
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<li>Any form of damaged or broken skin</li>
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</ul>
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<p>Bloodborne pathogens can also be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the: </p>
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<ul>
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<li>Eyes</li>
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<li>Nose</li>
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<li>Mouth</li>
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</ul>
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<h4 class="text-bold"> Universal Precautions: Treat all blood, body fluids and potential infectious materials as if they are INFECTIOUS.
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<br>Personal Protective Equipment: Rules to follow:</h4>
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<ul>
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<li>Always wear PPE in any potential exposure situation</li>
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<li>Remove and replace PPE that is torn or punctured</li>
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<li>Remove PPE before leaving the work area</li>
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</ul>
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<p class="text-bold">Gloves:</p>
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<p>
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Should be made of latex, nitrile, rubber or other water impervious materials.
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Double gloving provides more protection.
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Cover cuts or sores on your hands with a bandage before putting gloves on.
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Always inspect your gloves for punctures or tears before putting on.
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If the glove is damaged, DO NOT use it.
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When taking gloves off, do so carefully and be sure not to touch the outside of the glove.
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Dispose of them properly.
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</p>
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<p class="text-bold">Goggles:</p>
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Anytime there is a risk of splashing the contaminated fluids, goggles and/or other eye protection should be worn.
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Splashing could occur while cleaning up a spill or while providing first aid/medical attention.
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</p>
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<p class="text-bold">Face Shields:</p>
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Face shields can be worn in ADDITION to goggles to provide extra face protection.
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Face shields will protect against splashes to the nose and mouth.
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</p>
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<h4>Aprons: </h4>
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<ul class="list">
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<li>Aprons can be worn to protect your clothing and to keep blood or any other infectious fluids from soaking through your skin. </li>
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</ul>
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<br>
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</ul>
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<center><h4> PPE For Worker Protection Against HIV and HBV:</h4></center>
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<center>
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<table border="1">
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<tbody><tr>
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<th>Task:</th>
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<th>Gloves:</th>
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<th>Apron:</th>
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<th>Mask:</th>
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<th>Eyewear:</th>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Control of bleeding with spruting blood</td>
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<td>X</td>
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<td>X</td>
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<td>X</td>
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<td>X</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Bleeding control with minimal bleeding</td>
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<td>X</td>
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<td></td>
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<td></td>
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<td></td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Emergency child birth</td>
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<td>X</td>
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<td>X</td>
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<td>X</td>
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<td>X</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Handling & Cleaning equipment items</td>
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<td>X</td>
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<td></td>
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<td></td>
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<td>X</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Cleaning bio spills</td>
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<td>X</td>
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<td></td>
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<td></td>
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<td>X</td>
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</tr>
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</tbody></table>
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</center>
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<h4> Safe Hygiene Practices:</h4>
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<ul class="list">
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<li>Hand washing is one of the most important practices used to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens. </li>
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<li>Hands should be washed immediately after removing gloves and other PPE.</li>
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<li>If you are working in a contaminated area, one should NEVER: </li>
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<ul class="list">
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<li>Eat </li>
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<li>Drink </li>
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<li>Smoke </li>
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<li>Apply cosmetics or lip balm </li>
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<li>Handle contact lenses </li>
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</ul>
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</ul>
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<h4> Summary: </h4>
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<ul class="list">
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<li>Protect yourself on and off the job. </li>
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<li>Practice good personal hygiene. </li>
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<li>Follow work rules, use gloves and any other PPE.</li>
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<li>Wash hands often and immediately after exposure. </li>
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<li>Keep areas clean. </li>
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<li>Report problems immediately to supervisor. </li>
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</ul>
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<h4> Decontamination and Sterilization: </h4>
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<ul class="list">
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<li>Equipment and tools must be cleaned and decontaminated before servicing or put back in use. </li>
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<li>Decontamination should be accomplished by using a solution of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) diluted between 1:10 and 1:100 with water.
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The standard recommendation is to use at Ľ cup of bleach to 1 gallon of water. </li>
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