V. HBV and HIV Research Laboratories [29 CFR 1910.1030 (e)]
VI. HBV Vaccinations and Post Exposure Counseling [29 CFR 1910.1030 (f)]
VII. Hazard Communication [29 CFR 1910.1030 (g)]
V. HBV and HIV Research Laboratories [29 CFR 1910.1030 (e)]
A. Reserved
VI HBV Vaccinations and Post Exposure Counseling [29 CFR 1910.1030 (f)]
A. HBV vaccination
All employees with occupational exposure shall be offered HBV vaccinations. Employees who provide first aid as a collateral duty need not receive the HBV vaccinations until after a possible occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material. Vaccinations shall be given after the employee has received required training (see Hazard Communication; section VII), but within ten working days of initial assignment.
The employee may decline the vaccination for personal reasons, if he or she has already completed the vaccination series, if an antibody titer demonstrates the employee is immune to HBV, or if the vaccination is contraindicated for medical reasons. If the employee elects to decline the vaccination, he or she shall sign the form in Appendix G. As long as the employee is still covered by this policy, the employee may change his or her mind and elect to undergo the vaccination series at a future date.
The vaccination series shall be administered by or under the supervision of a licensed physician or other health care professional and shall be given as currently recommended by U.S. Public Health Service. If in the future, the U.S. Public Health Service recommends a routine booster, this shall also be made available according to the same guidelines as the initial vaccination.
Costs of the vaccinations shall be paid by the employing department.
To arrange for the vaccination series, employees should contact the
University Industrial Hygienist at 885-6524.
B. Post exposure follow up
In the event of a possible exposure to blood or other infectious materials,
the employee should immediately flush the affected area with copious amounts
of water and wash with soap if possible. The employee should seek medical
attention and as soon as possible report the incident to the University
of Idaho Industrial Hygienist. Together they will complete the post exposure
incident form in Appendix H. The employee shall be made aware of the right
to post exposure sera testing for both the source individual (with consent)
and the employee, in addition to available prophylactic treatment.
VII Hazard Communication [29 CFR 1910.1030 (g)]
A. Labeling
Warning labels as described in appendix D shall be affixed to the following:
1. Containers of regulated waste.
2. Refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious waste.
3. Containers used to store, transport and ship blood or other potentially infectious materials.
4. Portions of contaminated equipment which are not decontaminated.
Warning labels per appendix D are not required on the following:
1. Red bags or containers used in lieu of labels.
2. Containers of blood, blood products or blood components released for transfusion or other clinical use.
3. Individual containers of blood or other potentially infectious materials placed inside of a labelled containers.
4. Regulated waste which has been decontaminated.
B. Training
All employees with occupational exposure shall receive training upon initial assignment to duties which entail possible exposure to blood or other infectious materials; training shall be repeated at least annually or when changes or modifications are made to the blood borne pathogen policy, whichever comes first.
The trainer shall:
1. Inform the employee that copies of 29 CFR 1910.1030 (the OSHA blood borne pathogen standard) and the University Blood Borne Pathogen Policy are available for employee inspection at Student Health Center, Human Resource Services and Environmental Health and Safety.
2. Discuss the contents of both the OSHA standard and the University policy.
3. Explain routes of exposure, epidemiology and symptoms of resulting blood borne pathogens-induced diseases.
4. Review how to recognize tasks which involve possible exposure and how to limit exposure through engineering controls, work practices and personal protective equipment.
5. Explain various types of personal protective equipment, uses, limitations, removal, disposal and decontamination.
6. Discuss the availability and efficacy of HBV vaccination.
7. Explain what actions to take in the event of an exposure to human blood or other infectious materials. Also explain the procedures for post-exposure counseling and treatment.
8. Show examples of appropriate biohazard labels and list examples of items that are labelled.
9. Allow a period for employees to ask questions regarding the policy and procedures.
Training will be conducted jointly by the University of Idaho Industrial Hygienist and the Student Health Center. Announcements regarding training opportunities will be in the University of Idaho Register.
VIII Record Keeping (29 CFR 1910.1030 (h)]
Medical and training records shall be made available to the Assistant Secretary of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration or the Director of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as required by 29 CFR 1910.20. Records shall also be made available to the subject employee and to anyone with the written permission of the subject employee.
A. Medical records
Confidential medical records shall be kept at Student Health Center for 30 years past the last date of employment. Like all medical records, these records shall not be disclosed without the expressed written consent of the employee, except as required by law.
The medical records shall contain:
1. Employee's name and social security number.
2. Documentation of employee's HBV vaccination or a declination form signed by the employee (Appendix G).
3. In case of occupational exposure, copies of the post exposure forms (Appendix H).
B. Training records
Training records shall be maintained for at least three years after the last date of employment.
Records shall include:
1. Date of training class.
2. Names, job titles and signature of attendees.
3. Course outline.
4. Names and qualifications of persons conducting the course.