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Bloodborne Pathogens/First Responders

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Who Needs This Trainingand Why?

First responders

Possibly janitorial/maintenance people

Deadly illnesses

Lifelong illnesses

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What is a Bloodborne Pathogen?

A virus or bacteria carried in the blood

Let’s call them what they are: Germs

Pathogen means it can cause disease

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Bloodborne Pathogens We Are Most Concerned About HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Hepatitis B

Both require direct blood-to-blood contact

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS

AIDS is often fatal, no known cure

Take full precautions

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Hepatitis B

Causes hepatitis

Attacks the liver and can be fatal

Take full precautions

Very durable virus

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How Bloodborne Pathogens Are Transmitted

Both HIV and hepatitis B requiredirect blood-to-blood contact

Open cuts, sores, blisters, sunburn,acne, body piercings, fresh tattoos

Eyes, nose and mouth

Other non-work-related means

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Other Potentially Infectious Materials or OPIM

Semen

Vaginal secretions

Bloody saliva

Bodily fluids

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How To Protect Yourself

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Remove PPE that is torn or punctured

Replace PPE that is torn or punctured

Remove PPE following first-aid incident

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More About PPE

Gloves

Goggles

Face shields

Aprons

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Safe Hygiene Practices

Disposal of PPE

Hand and/or body washing

No eating, drinking or smoking

Do not handle contact lenses

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Decontaminating The Area

Clean the entire Area

Clean all tools you’ve used

Clean up the cleaning materials, too

Wear PPE while you do this

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Always Report a Potential Exposure Incident

Let your supervisor know right away

Document the incident

Document the people involved

Assume all blood is infected

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Important Final Points

You can get hepatitis B vaccination

Exposure source testing

You can be tested

Counseling provided

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Summary

Bloodborne pathogens are viruses/bacteria that can cause disease

HIV and hepatitis B are main concerns Transmitted by direct blood-to-blood contact Other bodily fluids can be contaminated, too Use PPE Clean up with 10% bleach solution Wash up with anti-bacterial soap Alert your supervisor