1910.1030(g): Bloodborne Pathogen Labels, Signs and Training

(g) Communication of hazards to employees — 976 citations

(1) Labels and signs — Open (g)(1) 15 citations

(i) Labels. Open (g)(1)(i) 15 citations

(A) Warning labels shall be affixed to containers of regulated waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious material; and other containers used to store, transport or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials, except as provided in paragraph (g)(1)(i)(E), (F) and (G). Open (g)(1)(i)(a) 14 citations

(B) Labels required by this section shall include the following legend:

(C) These labels shall be fluorescent orange or orange-red or predominantly so, with lettering and symbols in a contrasting color.

(D) Labels shall be affixed as close as feasible to the container by string, wire, adhesive, or other method that prevents their loss or unintentional removal.

(E) Red bags or red containers may be substituted for labels. Open (g)(1)(i)(e)

(F) Containers of blood, blood components, or blood products that are labeled as to their contents and have been released for transfusion or other clinical use are exempted from the labeling requirements of paragraph (g).

(G) Individual containers of blood or other potentially infectious materials that are placed in a labeled container during storage, transport, shipment or disposal are exempted from the labeling requirement.

(H) Labels required for contaminated equipment shall be in accordance with this paragraph and shall also state which portions of the equipment remain contaminated. Open (g)(1)(i)(h) 1 citations

(I) Regulated waste that has been decontaminated need not be labeled or color-coded.

(ii) Signs.

(A) The employer shall post signs at the entrance to work areas specified in paragraph (e), HIV and HBV Research Laboratory and Production Facilities, which shall bear the following legend:

(Name of the Infectious Agent)

(Special requirements for entering the area)

(Name, telephone number of the laboratory director or other responsible person.)

(B) These signs shall be fluorescent orange-red or predominantly so, with lettering and symbols in a contrasting color.

(2) Information and Training. Open (g)(2) 961 citations

(i) The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. Open (g)(2)(i) 410 citations

(ii) Training shall be provided as follows: Open (g)(2)(ii) 200 citations

(A) At the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place; Open (g)(2)(ii)(a) 61 citations

(B) At least annually thereafter. Open (g)(2)(ii)(b) 130 citations

(iii) [Reserved]

(iv) Annual training for all employees shall be provided within one year of their previous training. Open (g)(2)(iv) 142 citations

(v) Employers shall provide additional training when changes such as modification of tasks or procedures or institution of new tasks or procedures affect the employee's occupational exposure. The additional training may be limited to addressing the new exposures created. Open (g)(2)(v) 3 citations

(vi) Material appropriate in content and vocabulary to educational level, literacy, and language of employees shall be used. 3 citations

(vii) The training program shall contain at a minimum the following elements: Open (g)(2)(vii) 193 citations

(A) An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents; Open (g)(2)(vii)(a) 14 citations

(B) A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases; 4 citations

(C) An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens; 3 citations

(D) An explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan; Open (g)(2)(vii)(d) 35 citations

(E) An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials; Open (g)(2)(vii)(e) 5 citations

(F) An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment; Open (g)(2)(vii)(f) 9 citations

(G) Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment; Open (g)(2)(vii)(g) 6 citations

(H) An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment; 1 citations

(I) Information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge; Open (g)(2)(vii)(i) 12 citations

(J) Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials; 5 citations

(K) An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available; 5 citations

(L) Information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident; 7 citations

(M) An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding required by paragraph (g)(1); and Open (g)(2)(vii)(m) 8 citations

(N) An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session. Open (g)(2)(vii)(n) 27 citations

(viii) The person conducting the training shall be knowledgeable in the subject matter covered by the elements contained in the training program as it relates to the workplace that the training will address. Open (g)(2)(viii) 4 citations

(ix) Additional Initial Training for Employees in HIV and HBV Laboratories and Production Facilities. Employees in HIV or HBV research laboratories and HIV or HBV production facilities shall receive the following initial training in addition to the above training requirements.

(A) The employer shall assure that employees demonstrate proficiency in standard microbiological practices and techniques and in the practices and operations specific to the facility before being allowed to work with HIV or HBV.

(B) The employer shall assure that employees have prior experience in the handling of human pathogens or tissue cultures before working with HIV or HBV.

(C) The employer shall provide a training program to employees who have no prior experience in handling human pathogens. Initial work activities shall not include the handling of infectious agents. A progression of work activities shall be assigned as techniques are learned and proficiency is developed. The employer shall assure that employees participate in work activities involving infectious agents only after proficiency has been demonstrated.