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Appendix T3 Protection
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TJNAF considers occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials a medical emergency as it could transmit bloodborne pathogens (including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infections). This appendix describes the process steps used to minimize and/or prevent exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious material. The process for a post-exposure medical evaluation are also provided in the event that exposure does occur.
Only individuals trained and authorized by Occupational Medicine may handle regulated medical waste (i.e., any solid or residue waste contaminated by blood or other potentially infectious material) at Jefferson Lab.
Jefferson Lab’s Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan can be obtained by contacting Occupational Medicine and requesting a copy.
The steps in this appendix are performed in coordination with ES&H Manual Chapter 6800, Occupational Medicine.
Note: Management authority may be delegated to a
task-qualified TJNAF employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.
Follow the steps as outlined below to
avoid contact with blood and/or other potentially infectious material.
3.2 Bloodborne Pathogens Protection Program Participants
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Ensure that required Bloodborne Pathogens
Protection Program training is current and authorized by Occupational Medicine.
· Prior to clean-up, position signs and/or barriers to demarcate areas where blood and/or other potentially infectious material is present.
· Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls, and work practices to prevent exposure when handling regulated medical waste. Refer to Chapter 6800, Appendix T4: Regulated Medical Waste Management for appropriate disposal procedures.
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Receive
the Hepatitis B vaccination (acceptance
form)
OR
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Sign a Hepatitis B declination form
3.3 Supervisor, Technical Representative (TR), Sponsor
Ensure that individuals exposed to blood
and/or other potentially infectious materials receive prompt first aid and medical attention. Refer to Chapter 6800, Appendix T2:
Injuries and Illnesses Requiring First Aid or Emergency Medical Response.
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Maintain
and provide Bloodborne Pathogens Protection training.
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Facilitate post-exposure medical evaluations, when
appropriate.
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Maintain a medical record for individuals exposed
to bloodborne pathogens.
· Ensure that first-aid cabinets contain appropriate PPE.
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Receive and store regulated medical waste and
associated cleanup materials for off-site disposal (see Chapter 6800, Appendix T4: Regulated Medical
Waste Management).
Note: Unless otherwise stated, anyone at Jefferson Lab may perform the process steps outlined below.
4.1 Minimize and/or Prevent Exposure
4.1.1 Clean up
· Set-up physical barriers and post signs to prevent others from coming in contact with a blood and/or other potentially infectious material spill.
· Report the blood and/or other potentially infectious material spill to Occupational Medicine (x7539) for cleanup assistance and follow their instructions. Contact Industrial Hygiene if Occupational Medicine is not available.
OR
· Call Security (x5822) if outside of normal working hours.
4.1.2 Wash the Affected Area
After an inadvertent exposure to someone else’s blood and/or other potentially infectious material, immediately wash the affected area with generous amounts of soap and water.
4.2 Post-Exposure Medical Evaluation
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NOTE: TJNAF provides a medical evaluation and follow-up for any employee who has been exposed to blood and/or other potentially infectious material while at work. |
Immediate Notification
Immediately notify Occupational Medicine of exposure to someone else’s blood and/or other potentially infectious material and follow their instructions.
If exposure occurs after hours
Go to the nearest emergency medical facility[1]. If possible, take the person whose blood you were exposed to with you. Notify Occupational Medicine as soon as possible, but not later than the next business day.
5.0
References
Bloodborne Pathogens Protection Program Participants
The following list identifies job classifications and tasks that require individuals to participate in Bloodborne Pathogens Protection training.
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Classification |
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Occupational Medicine |
CPR/AED, emergency
responders, and clean up blood and other potentially infectious material
spills |
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Industrial Hygiene |
clean up blood and other
potentially infectious material spills |
6.0
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periodic review - changed TPOC
from SChandler to KPadiyar - removed map
from footer ES&H Manual Editor did the following: - updated:
footnote on page 1; Note: in 3.0; header, footer; cross-references: titles
& hyperlinks; bullets - added Hepatitis
B vaccine acceptance form link - corrected:
ESH&Q to ES&H as well as SOTR to TR -
organized: previous Revision Summary section style to new format, Revision
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