Checklist: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
This is the most applicable, most requested and most referenced OSHA standard in medical and dental offices. This standard aims to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens, which can result in serious diseases like AIDS and chronic hepatitis. Medical and dental offices often have to deal with situations where splashes of blood-tainted substances may occur, which is inevitable. The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard was established to reduce or prevent harm to workers while they perform their jobs.
Here is a sample checklist to help you comply with the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard:
Exposure Control Plan Checklist
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- Have an exposure control plan for each of the following:
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- Identify the following in your exposure control plan:
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- Have an exposure control plan for the following situations:
Elements Checklist
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Housekeeping
- Regulated Waste with Sharps
- Other Regulated Waste Containment
- Regulated Waste Without Contaminated Sharps
Contaminated Laundry for Offsite Treatment Checklist
Containerize laundry on-scene, in a leak-proof container to minimize handling Appropriate worn PPE, especially gloves Place laundry in labeled bags or containers for sending to offsite facility Train employees in handling bloodborne pathogens contamination Have site-specific decontamination procedures Proper use of tuberculocidal products Worn face masks and gowns (if splashing is anticipated) Worn shoe coverings, whenever a large amount of blood or infectious materials are present Use of EPA-approved tuberculocidal, or 10% bleach in water Washing of linens, laundry and uniforms according to manufacturer’s instructionsHepatitis B Vaccination Checklist
Provided at no cost to employees Given at a reasonable time or place, and performed by a licensed health professional Lab tests provided at no cost to employees Made available after employees have finished training Vaccination provided within 10 days of assignment Follow OSHA algorithm for hepatitis B vaccination If the employee declines hepatitis B vaccination: Remind the employee that they can receive vaccination at a later time at no cost File a mandatory form for employees who refuses hepatitis B vaccination- Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up
Communication of Hazards Checklist
Properly used and fixed labels on all containers of regulated waste Made sure that the labels are securely attached to containers Used red bags or red containers if labels are not available Placed regulated waste in labeled containers for containment, shipping and disposal Did not use labels or color-coded containers for regulated waste that has been decontaminatedInformation and Training of Workers Checklist
Provided training at no cost and during working hours Provided training at the time of initial assignment Made changes to information and training yearly or when appropriate Provided training appropriate for worker’s vocabulary, literacy level and language A training program must contain the following: Regulatory text explaining the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and its contents Epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases Explanation of modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens Explanation of employer’s exposure control plan and where employees can obtain a clear copy Appropriate methods for recognizing tasks or activities that involve exposure to blood or infectious substances Lessons on use and the limitations of PPE, work practices, and engineering controls Information about the hepatitis B vaccine Information regarding steps and actions to take or persons to alert in case of emergency involving infectious materials Procedure for incident reporting and follow-up for exposure incidents Lessons on signs and labeling- Medical Recordkeeping
- Exposure and Record Confidentiality
- Training Records