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BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

WHY BBP TRAINING?

• T
• protect our most valuable

asset –YOU!

• Annual training is required

by OSHA

• Reference: OSHA Title 29 Code of Federal

Regulation at 29 CFT 1910.1930

WHAT ARE BBPS?

• BBPs are disease causing organisms found in blood and certain

body fluids of an infected person. BBPs may not cause symptoms for years, therefore people can spread the virus without knowing they are infected. You can't tell if someone is infected just by looking at them.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Standard universal precautions require you to consider every person as a possible carrier

• f a BBP and to treat his/her blood and body fluids as if infected.

THREE MOST COMMON BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) HEPATITIS CVIRUS (HCV)

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)

Attacks the immune system

1

May go undetected for years

2

No vaccine and no cure

3

HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV)

Causes inflammation of the liver; usually short-term

1

Can survive

• utside the body

for a week or more

2

Vaccine is available

3

HEPATITIS CVIRUS (HCV)

Most common chronic bloodborne infection in the US

1

Can result in serious long-term health problems such as cirrhosis,liver failure, and death

2

Signs & symptoms may include: jaundice, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and abdominal pain

3

PROTECT YOURSELF

Remove and Replace

If your gloves or other protective equipment are penetrated by blood, remove and replace immediately.

Use a Mask

Use a pocket mask or respirator if you need to give mouth-to-mouth resucitation.

Never Reuse

Never reuse disposable vinyl gloves.

Cover Cuts

Cover any cuts or broken skin on your hands with bandages before putting on gloves

Use Gloves

Always use disposable vinyl gloves when dealing with anyone's blood

CLEANING UP BLOOD AND BODY FLUID SPILLS

▪ Always wear gloves to protect your hands from contact with blood or body fluid. ▪ If there is a large amount of blood or body fluid, wear protective clothing, such as a smock or gown. ▪ Use disposable materials, such as paper towels, to absorb blood. ▪ Never use your hands to clean up contaminated objects. ▪ Dispose of all materials according to school policy.

HOW TO REMOVE USED GLOVES

HOW TO REMOVE USED GLOVES

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REMOVE GLOVES SAFELY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE

• Dispose of used gloves promptly and properly.
• NEVER touch the outside of a glove with your bare
• skin. It is very important to prevent accidental

exposure while removing gloves.

• After removing the gloves, wash your hands with non-

abrasive soap and water as soon as possible. The use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is acceptable.

DISPOSING OF GARBAGE

• Using gloves, dispose of cleaning materials and any protective clothing

promptly and place in garbage.

• Using proper technique, remove and dispose of gloves last.
• Always pick up and carry garbage bags by the top. Never place a hand

underneath or hold them against your body. Sharp objects can penetrate bags causing injury and possible exposure.

IF YOU THINK YOU'VE BEEN EXPOSED TO HIV, HBV OR HCV

DO NOT PANIC! Exposure does not automatically mean that you are infected. Most exposures do not result in disease.

DO NOT PANIC

ACT QUICKLY! Wash the exposed area as soon as possible with NON-ABRASIVE soap. If blood or body fluid enters your eyes, nose or mouth,flush the area with running water as soon as possible.

ACT QUICKLY

FOLLOW UP! Exposure requires medical follow up as soon as possible.

FOLLOW UP