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The Model Exposure Control Plan is intended to serve employers as an example exposure control plan which is required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. A central component of the requirements of the standard is the development of an exposure control plan (ECP).
This publication includes a model exposure control plan to meet the requirements of the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard and a model hazard communication program to meet the requirements of the hazard communication standard. The full text of these two OSHA standards, including the requirement for the written
Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.
An Exposure Control Plan is the focal point of any bloodborne pathogens exposure prevention program. It details in writing your plan for reducing exposures to blood and explains what steps to take if an exposure occurs. The plan specifies all steps taken by your facility to protect your workers.
The primary purpose of an exposure control plan is to limit or reduce the risk of occupational exposure to infectious substances as required by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, OSHA 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
• Definition of bloodborne pathogen exposure and other potentially infectious materials; • Implementation of various methods of exposure control, including; 1. Universal precautions 2. Engineering and work practice controls 3. Personal protective equipment 4. Housekeeping 5. Hepatitis B vaccination • Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up;
What can be done to control exposure to bloodborne pathogens? In order to reduce or eliminate the hazards of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, an employer must implement an exposure control plan for the worksite with details on employee protection measures.
An exposure control plan (ECP) is a written document that details how an organization identifies and mitigates risks associated with BBPs and defines the workplace response in case of exposure. This plan must cater to specific job roles, tasks, and environmental safety needs of each organization.
The intent of this exposure control plan is to prevent bloodborne infections by eliminating or minimizing employee exposures to blood, blood products, and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
The Model Exposure Control Plan is intended to serve as a guide to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard. A central component of the requirements of the standard is the development of an exposure control plan (ECP).