Introduction
What is the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard?
Who needs this manual?
Why do I need this manual?
Meeting OSHA standards
Bloodborne pathogens
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Hepatitis B infection
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Prevention
Engineering controls
Work practice controls
Personal protective equipment
Universal precautions
Materials that require universal precautions
Materials that do not require universal precautions
Personal protective equipment
Immunization
Hepatitis B vaccines
Who should receive the vaccine
Contraindications
Side effects of the vaccine
Exposure control
Engineering and work practice controls
Personal protective equipment
Limited exceptions to using personal protective equipment
Housekeeping
Work surfaces
Sharps
Laundry
Labeling
What is an acceptable container?
When is labeling necessary?
Using sharps containers
Labeling regulated waste
Transmission
Mode of transmission of bloodborne pathogens
Protecting yourself
Handwashing.

(cont) HBV versus HIV
Exposure determination
What is an occupational exposure incident?
Assessing exposure determination
Post-exposure reporting
Minimizing exposure
Reporting an incident
Medical care after an incident
Confidentiality
Requirements
Exposure control plan
OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard
Hepatitis B vaccine declination form
Sample exposure control plan.