Occupational exposure (bloodborne pathogens)
Reasonably anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials as part of someone's job.
Definition, in the source's words
29 CFR 1910.1030(b)(opens ecfr.gov in a new tab)“Occupational Exposure means reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee's duties.”
What it means
Employees with occupational exposure are covered by the employer's exposure control plan and training, and must be offered hepatitis B vaccination. The test is reasonable anticipation, not whether contact has already happened.
Example
A maintenance worker assigned to clean up after injuries and change sharps containers has occupational exposure, because contact with blood is reasonably anticipated in those duties.
Where it appears on the exam
ASP: ASP11 Domain 6, Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
Practice: Bloodborne Pathogens
CSP: CSP11 Domain 7, Training
CHST: CHST5 Domain 2, Emergency Preparedness, Incident Investigation, and Response
Questions
- Who must be offered the hepatitis B vaccine?
- Employees with occupational exposure, under 1910.1030(f).
Related
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