Refers to the biological substances that pose a threat to thehealth of living organisms, primarily that of human

Source: Needles, lancets, and broken glass Possible Injury: Cuts, punctures, or bloodborne pathogenexposure

Source: Preservatives and reagent

Possible Injury: Exposure to poisonous, caustic, or carcinogenicagents

Source: Equipment and radioisotopes

Possible Injury: Damage to a fetus or generalized overexposure to radiation

Source: Underground or wet equipment and frayed cords Possible Injury: Burns and shock

Source: Open flames and organic chemicals

Possible Injury: Burns and dismemberment

Source: Wet floor, heavy boxes, and patients Possible Injury: Falls, sprains, or strains

Consist of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses.

Breaking the chain: early detection and treatment of____

A place where the infectious agent can live and possibly multiply

Ideal : humans and animal-

Equipment and other soiled objects (formites)

Breaking the chain: disinfecting the work area

A way to exit reservoir to continue the chain of infection- Through the nose, mouth, and mucous membranes and in bloodor other body fluids

unprotected host touches or is touched by thereservoir

the host inhales material from the reservoir such asaerosol droplets from an infected person.

inhalation of dried aerosol nuclei circulating on aircurrents or attached to dust particles

Ingestion of contaminated food or water.

parasites such as malaria transmitted by a mosquito bite

A means to enter the reservoir.-

Nose, mouth, mucous membrane, and open wounds

Can be another patient or the health-care provider

An infection acquired by a patient during a hospital stay

Hand contact represents the number one method of infection transmission.

Includes both hand washing and the use of alcohol

based antiseptic cleaners.

Worn to protect the healthcare worker’s hands from contamination by patient for possible microorganisms on the healthcare worker’s hands.- Not a substitute for hand washing

Worn to protect the clothing and skin of healthcare workers fromcontamination by patient body substances and to prevent thetransfer of microorganism out of patient rooms,

Requires all employers to have written Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan and to provide necessary protection, free of charge for employees.

Any accidental exposure to blood through needle stick, mucousmembrane, or non-intact skin must be reported to a supervisor and aconfidential medical examination must be started immediately.

EMPLOYEE HAZARD COMMUNICATION CARD

ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLE   A,B,C,K

LIVE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT A,B,C,K

CUMBUSTIBLE METAL A,B,C,K

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS A,B,C,K

COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT A.B.C.K

EVACUATION PLAN

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