Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people. There are many different bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis C, ...

The Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) standard, found in the Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR1910.1030), took effect in March 1992 to reduce what then amounted to more than 200 deaths and 9,000 ...

The goal of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is to establish guidelines for organizations to develop a program providing information, training and equipment to protect individuals from occupational ...

In accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 the following exposure control plan has been developed to protect workers from potential occupational exposure to bloodborne ...

One of the most concerning is exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in healthcare settings. The tools of the trade—needles, scalpels and other instruments—are invaluable for patient care.

Faculty or staff with job duties that could cause them to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious fluids should attend this 1.5-hour class presented by Environment, Health and ...

Under persistent pressure and legal threats from the UFT, the Department of Education has complied with the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that calls for employers to take specific ...

Boise State University is committed to minimizing individuals’ potential occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) through the use of engineering controls, administrative controls and as ...

The RIT Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Department has developed a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Program to ensure the protection of faculty, staff, students, and visitors who put ...

The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) defines an employer’s responsibilities to employees with potential occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens. SMU extends the same ...

Directed at employees who have the potential for occupational exposure to blood or blood products. A copy of the Purdue Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan can be obtained through the EHS ...