PENN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN

The Penn Exposure was revised in August 2009.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
   1. Definitions
   2. Exposure Determination
   3. Implementation Schedule and Compliance Methods
      1. Implementation Schedule
      2. 1. Standard Precautions
         2. Engineering & Work Practice Controls
            1. Engineering controls
               1. Biological safety cabinets
               2. Sharps containers
               3. Mechanical pipetting devices
               4. Sharps with engineered sharps injury protection and needleless systems
               5. Splash guards & plastic backed absorbent pads
               6. Sealed rotor heads & centrifuge cups
            2. Work practice controls
               1. Handwashing
               2. Sharps/needles
               3. Work area restrictions
               4. Specimen handling & transport
               5. Contaminated equipment
               6. Personal protective equipment
               7. Cleaning
               8. Decontamination
               9. Infectious Waste disposal
               10. Laundry
               11. Labeling and signs
         3. Medical Surveillance
            1. Hepatitis B vaccine
            2. Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
            3. Interaction with healthcare professional
         4. Evaluative Measures
         5. Information and Training
            1. Training
            2. Recordkeeping
            3. Dates
         6. HIV/HBV Research Laboratories
            
3. Appendices
   1. Appendix A
      Job classifications in which all employees may be expected to incur occupational exposure to blook or other potentially infectious materials.
      
      
   2. Appendix B
      Job classifications in which some employees may have occupational exposure to blood other potentially infectious materials.
      
      
   3. Appendix C
      To be completed by the PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR / AREA SUPERVISOR.
      
      
   4. Appendix D
      Tuberculosis Infection Control Plan
      
      
   5. Appendix E
      Post-exposure Evaluation Form
      
      
   6. Appendix F
      Evaluative Recommendations
      
      
   7. Appendix G
      University of Pennsylvania's Program for the Evaluation of Devices with Engineered Sharps Injury Protection