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PENN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN

II.C.2.e.1. Training

Training for all employees potentially at-risk will be conducted prior to initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure to human source materials or other potential infectious materials may occur. Training will be conducted by EHRS. Interactive and web-based training modules, videotapes, slides and written materials are used. Additional information about training is available on Knowledge Link.

  • An explanation of the OSHA standard, “Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens”.
  • Epidemiology and symptomatology of bloodborne diseases.
  • Modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
  • This Exposure Control Plan, i.e., points of the plan, lines of responsibility, how the plan will be implemented, etc.
  • Procedures which might cause exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
  • Methods which will be used to control exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
  • Personal protective equipment available and who should be contacted concerning its provision, replacement and laundering.
  • Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up.
  • Signs and labels.
  • Hepatitis B vaccine program.

Employees will receive annual refresher training, which will be conducted within one year of the employee's previous training.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WHO WORK IN HIV/HBV RESEARCH LABORATORIES WILL BE PROVIDED BY PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS/AREA SUPERVISORS IN CONSULTATION WITH EHRS.

The outline for training material is located in the:

Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety
3160 Chestnut Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6287

Training will be conducted by EHRS. Interactive and web-based training modules, videotapes, slides and written materials are used.

A copy of the OSHA standard "Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens" may be obtained from the OSHA web site or by calling EHRS at 215-898-4453.

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