OSHA- Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Flashcards
- Embalmer/apprentice/intern/student
- Removal personnel
- Transplant personnel
- Morgue Attendants
Job Classifications in Which ALL Personnel Have Occupational Exposure
(exposure risks vary depending upon the circumstances under which a task is performed)
Engaged in embalming, disinfection, pouching, casketing, dressing or other preparation of human remains.
Embalmer/Apprentice/Intern/Student
Engaged in removing, pouching and transporting human remains from place of death to funeral home or other destination.
Removal Personnel
Engaged in procuring solid or tissue organ donations on the funeral home premises.
Transplant Personnel
Engaged in receiving, handling, refrigeration, or examination of human remains.
Morgue Attendants
- Funeral Director/Apprentice/Intern/Student
- Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
- Housekeeping and maintenance personnel
- Removal vehicle drivers
Job Classifications in Which SOME Personnel Have Occupational Exposure
Engaged in arranging or attending funerals, or embalming, disinfection, pouching, casketing, dressing, or other preparation of human remains.
Funeral Director/Apprentice/Intern/Student
Engaged in washing, styling and setting of hair, application of cosmetics or other preparation of human remains.
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
- Removal of human remains
- Transportation of human remains
- Embalming/preparation of human remains
- Dressing/casketing/cosmetizing of human remains
- Housekeeping
- Disposal of medical waste
Tasks and Procedures Which MAY Involve Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
Microorganisms that can cause disease in humans. They may be present without the knowlege of the carrier.
Bloodborne Pathogens
The use of these is required concept of care based upon the assumption that all blood and body fluids, and materials that have come into contact with blood or body fluids, are potentially infectious.
Universal Precautions
Although OSHA does not require that all protective clothing and equipment be used for all tasks, protective clothing and equipment shall be appropriate for the level of risk associated with the task performed.
Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
Shall be worn for barrier protection against contact with blood or other potentially infectious material. If they are damaged, they should be replaced immediately. Other solied clothing or equipment shall be removed BEFORE the removal of these. These shall be carefully removed to avoid skin contact wtih the exterior of them.
Disposable Latex or Nitril Gloves
May be worn for barrier protection against sprays of bood or other potentially infectious material to the mouth and nose. If soiled, they shall be replaced immediately.
Disposable Face Masks
Shall be worn for barrier protection against sprays of blood or other potentially infectious material to the eyes and vapor protection against exposure to formaldehyde.
Goggles
Shall be worn for barrier protection against sprays of blood or other potentially infectious material to the face.
Face Masks