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Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that can cause disease in humans. The purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen program is to eliminate or minimize potential occupational exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens.  

EHSS maintains a general Exposure Control Plan (ECP).  This ECP covers the activities of operational personnel on campus that may have potential occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) and includes general practices, engineering controls, and procedures that eliminate or minimize exposure to BBPs.  
 
Academic areas, research laboratories, and clinics should have a written site-specific ECP if there is potential for exposure to BBPs.  EHSS maintains a template for Site Specific ECPs.  

Employees with a reasonable risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens should be provided with the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine.  The Hepatitis B vaccine is available through University Health and Bengal Pharmacy.  This vaccination is provided at no cost to the employee.  To receive a vaccination at University Health, complete the Hepatitis B Immunization Consent/Waiver form.  

All employees with a reasonable risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens should be offered the vaccine after receiving required Bloodborne Pathogens training and within 10 days of initial assignment to their job.  

Research laboratories, teaching areas, and clinics must have an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) if there is a potential for exposure in these areas to bloodborne pathogens.  EHSS has developed a template for site-specific ECPs.  

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