OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Standard addresses all of the following EXCEPT:Exposure control plans and universal precautionsEmployee sick leave and paid time offEngineering and work practice controls and personal protective equipmentHepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up

True or False: Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are infectious microorganisms present in blood and OPIM that can cause disease in humans.TrueFalse

Which BBP has a vaccine readily available for employees to obtain as a preventative measure before exposure?Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

Which of the following is an unsafe work practice?Immediately discarding used sharps into a trash canTreating all bodily fluids as possible bloodborne pathogens (BBPs)Washing hands with soap and water after working around bloodborne pathogensWearing personal protective equipment (PPE) required for specific job tasks

QUESTION:What is a main reason for reporting bloodborne pathogen exposures as soon as possible?POSSIBLE ANSWERS:Preventing exposure from spreading to other employees.Maintaining the confidentiality of the source individual.Decontaminating and cleaning the area in a timely manner.Helping to address needed changes to the OSHA standard.

QUESTION:Which of the following should be included in an exposure control plan?POSSIBLE ANSWERS:Summaries of all employees’ medical records.A workplace blueprint with all exits clearly labeled.The number for a local poison control center.Plans for providing the hepatitis B vaccine.