94AWI48-100 — Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens

94AWI48-100 governs methods of compliance for controlling occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

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  • Publication number: 94AWI48-100
  • Title: EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN FOR BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
  • Date: 2015-02-27

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It addresses universal precautions, engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment, housekeeping, vaccination, post-exposure evaluation, labeling, training, and recordkeeping. It requires measures such as handwashing, safe handling of contaminated sharps, and controls for blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Applies to: This instruction applies to members assigned to the 94th Airlift Wing and Air Force tenant units.

Topics covered

  • Universal precautions
  • Engineering and work practice controls
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Hepatitis B vaccination
  • Post-exposure evaluation
  • Contaminated sharps
  • Bloodborne pathogens training

Questions and answers

When must universal precautions be observed?

Effective immediately, universal precautions shall be observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. (paragraph 1)

What must employees do after contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials?

Employees MUST wash their hands and any other exposed skin with soap and water, or flush mucous membranes with water immediately or as soon as feasible following contact of such body areas with blood or other potentially infectious materials. (paragraph 1)

When may contaminated needles or other sharps be bent, recapped, or removed?

Contaminated needles and other sharps shall not be bent, recapped, or removed unless no alternative is feasible or such action is required by specific medical procedures. (paragraph 1)

Where are eating, drinking, smoking, cosmetics, lip balm, and contact lenses prohibited?

Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, and handling contact lenses are prohibited in work areas where there is a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure. (paragraph 1)

How must specimens of blood or other potentially infectious materials be contained?

Specimens of blood or other potentially infectious materials shall be placed in a container which prevents leakage during collection, handling, processing, storage, transport, or shipping. (paragraph 1)

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