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FIRST AID & TRAUMA KITS
Bloodborne pathogens
Workers in many different occupations are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. First aid team members, janitors, and nurses are examples of workers who may be at risk of exposure. In 1991, OSHA issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to protect workers from this risk. In 2001, in response to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, OSHA revised the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 1910.1030.
The revised standard clarifies the need for employers to select safer needle devices and to involve employees in identifying and choosing these devices.
The updated standard also requires employers to maintain a log of injuries from contaminated sharps. The following commonly asked questions link to resources that provide useful safety and health information about bloodborne pathogens and needlestick prevention.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/
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