1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens

Question 1

Assistant Secretary

Answer 1

Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, or designated representative

Question 2

Blood

Answer 2

Human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood

Question 3

Bloodborne Pathogens

Answer 3

Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Question 4

Clinical Laboratory

Answer 4

A workplace where diagnostic or other screening procedures are performed on blood or other potentially infectious materials

Question 5

Contaminated

Answer 5

The presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface

Question 6

Contaminated Laundry

Answer 6

laundry which has been soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials or may contain sharps

Question 7

Contaminated Sharps

Answer 7

Any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including, but not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, and exposed ends of wires.

Question 8

Decontamination

Answer 8

The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item to the point at which they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal

Question 9

Hepatitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function