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OSHA certification
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| who does the standard protect? | anyone whose job involves handling or possibly being exposed to blood or OPIM |
| Who requires training? | all employees who perform tasks involving potential occupational exposure to blood borne pathogen |
| how often is training required? | annually |
| what does OPIM stand for? | other potentially infectious material |
| What does OPIM include? | blood, semen, vaginal secretions, CSF, pleural fluid |
| What other diseases does HBV cause? | liver cancer, cirrhosis, liver damage |
| do employees have to pay for HBV vaccine if they fall under the standard? | no |
| how is HCV spread? | contaminated needles, tattooing, body piercing, toothbrushes, razors, other personal items |
| how can HIV be prevented? | regular handwashing, use of barriers, universal precautions |
| engineering controls include? | needleless IV systems, eye wash stations, handwashing facilities, biohazard labels |
| warning labels should be on what? | contaminated equipment, laundry bags used to hold and transport contaminated clothing, entrances to places containing potentially infectious materials |
| 3 parts of handwashing are: | remove jewelry, keep hands below elbows, use a paper towel to turn water off |
| an example of a disinfectant would be? | 10% bleach solution |
| cntainters for disposal of infectios materials should be clearly marked with? | biohazard symbol |
| how are used gloves disposed of? | in a container clearly marked for biohazardous waste |
| Universal precautions are safety guidelines for? | handling all blood and OPIM as if they are contaminated |
| How long should you flush your eyes for if they are accidentally splashed with blood or OPIM? | 20 minutes |
| after an exposure incident, your employer must: | ID and document the source, arrange for you to have your blood tested |
| the exposure control plan should: | ID the job poitions and individuals to receive training; specify the PPE to be used |
| what are the symptoms of TB? | weight loss, fever, night sweats, weakness |
| TB disease can be cured by what? | antibiotics |