Bloodborne Pathogen Training Quiz for Spill Cleanup Personnel -Email

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A Broom and dust pan or grabber should be used for picking up contaminated items. Mechanical means must be used to prevent contact with contaminated sharps; the less contact with sharps, the better.

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If exposed to human blood on the job, see a licensed Health Care Professional as soon as possible, preferably within two hours to ensure that appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis treatment is started in time.

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A hazard assessment is performed to determine the risk and precautions to avoid exposure and infection with bloodborne pathogens.

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Assume all blood and OPIM are contaminated with bloodborne pathogens. Universal Precaution or an equivalent prevention strategy should be used to reduce exposure when encountering any blood

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Blood exposure is defined as blood contact with eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes and non-intact skin or injection. Contact with intact skin is not considered an exposure.

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Do not touch needles or syringes. Contact your supervisor and someone with the proper training and equipment will be assigned to pick up and dispose of the item correctly. It is important to secure the area so that others are not exposed to the hazard.

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A broom and dustpan, tongs, or other mechanical device is used to pick up contaminated sharps. Other equipment is important but limiting contact with sharps is the most crucial concern.

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Biohazard bags are not disposed of in the trash. Biohazard bags are considered a regulated waste and must be double bagged, placed in a correctly labeled biohazard box and sealed for collection.

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Blood or OPIM spills are cleaned up by people with the proper training, equipped, are assigned to the task, and are included in their departmental exposure control plan.

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The employer evaluates personal protective equipment (PPE) needs, assigns, provides, and cleans or disposes of PPE for every hazardous task, although consultation with employees is encouraged.

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Employees enrolled in an exposure control plan must be offered the vaccination series within 10 days of beginning work with blood and/or OPIM. Employees may decline the vaccinations. If declined they may choose to start the vaccinations at any time.

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Exposure Control Plans must be reviewed when job duties or classifications change, when control technologies become available, and at least annually.

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A Health Care Professional will carefully evaluate the exposure incident and other factors in order to determine and recommend the best treatment options.

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Work area specific training will be provided by your supervisor in accordance with your area specific bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan. In addition, on the job training may be required for certain tasks

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1:10 is the recommended ratio of bleach and water for blood spill cleanup. This solution must be made fresh daily to be effective.

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Gently covering the spill with paper towels and pouring disinfectant on it minimizes splashing and ensures saturation of the spill with disinfectant.

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If a 1:10 bleach disinfectant solution is used, it should remain on the spill for at least 10 minutes before cleaning to ensure disinfection. Review your exposure control plan for information on how to use other EPA certified disinfectants in your area.

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Engineering Controls provide the first line of defense for avoiding exposure to bloodborne pathogens through the use of equipment that provides separation from contact with contaminants. Work practices also provide methods to reduce exposure. Personal protective equipment is used as a final barrier between yourself and the hazard.

Quiz Result

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