36WGI44-108 governs bloodborne pathogens exposure control, including protections, training, vaccination, and exposure control plans.
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36WGI44-108 assigns duties for protecting personnel at risk from potentially infectious materials and covers training, personal protective equipment, and decontamination. It requires exposure control plans, Hepatitis B vaccination provisions, and documented training and plan reviews.
Applies to: This instruction applies to, but may not be limited to, the following personnel: Medical personnel whose duties include exposure to blood and body fluids; Fire Department personnel; Law Enforcement (SFS) personnel; Life Guard personnel (FSS); and the Office of Special Investigations personnel (OSI).
Unit Commanders will ensure all personnel at risk for occupational exposure to potentially infectious material are adequately protected, receive initial orientation and annual training, and comply with established guidelines and requirements defined in this plan and OSHA 29 CFR part 1910.1030. (paragraph 1)
Commanders of organizations with personnel at risk for occupational exposures will designate an office of primary responsibility (OPR) for monitoring compliance with engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), housekeeping, elements of hazard communication, training documentation, and preparing/maintaining an exposure control plan. (paragraph 1)
Each active duty member, government employee, contract employee, student or volunteer assigned or attached to work in any capacity in any affected organization is individually responsible for knowledge of and compliance with this plan. (paragraph 1)
The vaccine series is mandatory for all eligible active duty military personnel. (paragraph 1)
If a worker declines the Hepatitis B vaccine, they must sign a Declination Statement (Atch 1) to be filed in the individual’s medical record and kept for the duration of employment, plus 30 years. (paragraph 1)