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Blood borne Patho ens Universal Precautions Training <br />When an employee comes into direct contact with blood, bodily fluids or body tissues of another person, <br />they are at risk of becoming infected with diseases that may be carried in the other person's body fluids. <br />Accidental exposures can happen on or off the work site, in any number of day-to-day situations. <br />This is why the Company believes that each employee should have a basic understanding and awareness of the <br />dangers of contracting a potentially deadly disease through such exposures. Communicating basic <br />information about these hazards, including information contained in this policy, is part of the Company's safety <br />and health program. <br />Therefore, employees should receive a basic awareness level training concerning "Universal Precautions" such <br />that employees may follow Universal Precautions in the event of potential exposure to blood or other body <br />fluids. <br />Training Requirements <br />Training records must be maintained by the Safety Officer containing the date of the training, a <br />summary of the training session, names and qualifications of the instructors conducting the training and the <br />names and job titles of the persons attending the training. <br />Training records must be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years from the date the training was conducted. <br />Training must be conducted by a qualified and competent person knowledgeable in the subject matter. <br />First Responder Exposure <br />If an employee is a First Responder or decides to be a "Good Samaritan" and provides first aid on an injured <br />victim involving blood or bodily fluids, personal protective equipment must be used and Universal Precautions <br />followed treating all bodilyfluids as infectious. Referto OSHA 29CFR <br />1910.1030 - Blood borne Pathogens Standard and Policy Section 9 — Blood borne Pathogens for specific <br />information. <br />In addition to those items listed in Attachment 7-1 and/or possibly required by a consulting physician, First <br />Aid Stations must at least include the following supplies: <br />® latex gloves <br />0 one-way valve CPR mask <br />• biohazard bags <br />• plastic baggies <br />• tongs <br />References <br />OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50 <br />OSHA 29 CFR 19 <br />23 <br />