Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Training

Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Training

Validus Energy
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Purpose

The purpose of this training program is to provide Validus Energy employees with Bloodborne pathogens awareness training.
Scope

This training is required of all Validus Energy employees although none have anticipated occupational exposure to Bloodborne pathogens.
Key Responsibilities

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Below is a list of the Key Elements of the First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens program*

Validus Energy employees are not expected to provide First Aid above their level of training. Universal Precautions shall be always used while performing First Aid or cleaning blood and body fluids.Following any contact with bodily fluids, blood or any otherinfectious materials, employees shall wash their hands and any other exposedskin with soap and water as soon as possible. All equipment or environmental surfaces shall be cleaned and decontaminated after contact with blood or other infectious materials.Gloves must be worn whenever employees anticipate hand contact with potentially infectious materials or when handling or touching contaminated items or surfaces.No needles or sharps are provided for use in the normal course of business. All personal needles with valid prescriptions shall be disposed of properly.I understand that If blood or body fluid must be cleaned up, the procedure is in the First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens program located on the Programs tab of Validus.Energy.

Training shall be provided at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place and on a triannual basis thereafter. Training should include:*

What bloodborne pathogens are and how to protect oneself from exposureMethods of warnings (signs, labels, etc.).The OSHA requirements of bloodborne pathogens.The Hepatitis B vaccine shall be made available to all employees that have occupational exposure, at no cost to the employee/s

Procedures

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Exposure Determinations in Validus Energy:*

There are no job classifications in which some or all employees have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens that may result from the performance of their routine duties.All minor first aid injuries occurring on company property or on company time require self-rendered first aid. No employee is allowed to render first aid to a minor injury of another employee where bloodborne pathogens could be transferred.In addition, no medical sharps or similar equipment is provided to or used by employees rendering first aid or basic life support.This exposure determination has been made without regard to the Personal Protective Equipment that may be used by employees.

General Requirements

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Universal Precautions:*

When the differential between fluids and body fluids is difficult or impossible to determine, all fluids will be considered potentially infectious.Workers who utilize sharps for personal reasons are expected to dispose of such sharps materials in accordance with all applicable laws.First aid stations must be stocked with medical grade disposable gloves.Following any contact of body areas with blood or any other infectious materials, employees wash their hands and any other exposed skin with soap and water as soon as possible.Hand washing facilities shall be available. If hand washing facilities are not feasible Validus Energy will provide either an appropriate antiseptic hand cleanser in conjunction with cloth/paper towels or antiseptic towelettes.Food and drink are not kept in refrigerators, freezers, on counter tops or in other storage areas where potentially infectious materials are present.All equipment or other work surfaces shall be cleaned and decontaminated after contact with blood or other infectious materials.Bloodborne pathogens kits are located in company offices and are to be used only in emergency situations. Once the seal is broken on kit contents and any portion has been used it is not to be reused. Kits shall be ordered and replaced promptly.

Company employees shall adhere to the following practices when using personal protective equipment in a bloodborne pathogens response event:*

Any garments penetrated by blood or other infectious materials must be removed immediately and must not be worn out of the work area.Gloves must be worn whenever employees anticipate hand contact with potentially infectious materials or when handling or touching contaminated items or surfaces.Validus Energy will repair and replace PPE as needed to maintain its effectiveness.

Post-exposure evaluation and follow up:*

If there is an incident where exposure to bloodborne pathogens has occurred, Validus Energy will ensure the exposed employee/s have medical consultation and treatment made available to them immediately.Validus Energy EHS investigates every reported exposure incident and a written summary of the incident, and its causes will be prepared, and actions will be taken for avoiding similar incidents in the future.

We provide an exposed employee with the following confidential information:*

Documentation regarding the routes of exposure and circumstances under which the exposure incident occurred.Identification of the source individual (unless not feasible or prohibited by law).A copy of the procedure, and a description of the exposure incident forwarded to the healthcare professional.After the consultation, the healthcare professional will provide EHS with a written opinion evaluating the exposed employee's situation. In turn, the exposed employee will be furnished a copy of this opinion.The written opinion will contain only the following information: 1) whether Hepatitis B Vaccination is indicated for the employee, or 2) whether the employee has received the Hepatitis B Vaccination.Confirmation that the employee has been informed of the results of the evaluation.Confirmation that the employee has been told about any medical conditions resulting from the exposure incident which require further evaluation or treatment.All other findings or diagnoses will remain confidential and will not be included in the written report.

Record keeping for each employee with occupational exposure must be maintained for at least the duration of employment plus 30 years and shall include at least the following:*

Employee's name, Social Security number and Validus Energy employee number if applicable.Employee's Hepatitis B vaccination status, including vaccination dates.All results from examinations, medical testing and follow-up procedures, including all health care professional’s written opinions.Information provided to the health care professional.Any Hepatitis B Vaccine declinations.

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The purpose of this training program is to support a ____ and healthful working environment.
This training is intended to help you understand the requirements of the bloodborne pathogen ____ control plan.
Employees are expected to know what tasks they perform that have ____ exposure.
All employees have access to a copy of the exposure control plan located at ____.
All minor first aid injuries occurring on company job sites require ____ first aid.
Containers for contaminated sharps are not provided by the company at any work site, workers who utilize sharps for personal reasons are expected to ____ of such sharps materials in accordance with all applicable laws:
Bloodborne pathogens kits are located in company offices and are to be used only in ____ situations by the trained caregiver.
Once the seal is broken on any PPE item contained within a kit, it is to be consumed or ____ immediately or after use.
When the ____ of occupational exposure is present, PPE (such as gloves, gowns, etc.) is to be provided at no cost to the employees.
Gloves are worn whenever employees anticipate hand contact with potentially ____ materials or when handling or touching contaminated items or surfaces.

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