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PENN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN

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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
          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