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Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace

Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace. Bloodborne Pathogens. AIDS HIV Hepatitis B. Enlarged Lymph Nodes Persistent Fevers Involuntary Weight Loss Fatigue Diarrhea. Purplish spots on skin or in mouth White cheesy coating on the tongue Night Sweats Forgetfulness. AIDS Symptoms.

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Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace

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  1. Bloodborne Pathogensin the Workplace

  2. Bloodborne Pathogens • AIDS • HIV • Hepatitis B

  3. Enlarged Lymph Nodes Persistent Fevers Involuntary Weight Loss Fatigue Diarrhea Purplish spots on skin or in mouth White cheesy coating on the tongue Night Sweats Forgetfulness AIDS Symptoms

  4. AIDS Transmission • Sexual Contact • Blood Contact • Mother to Child during pregnancy

  5. Aids Myths • AIDS is not spread by casual contact • AIDS is not spread through food preparation • AIDS is not spread through giving blood • AIDS is not spread by mosquitoes or other insects • AIDS is not spread through sexual contact of uninfected individuals

  6. An AIDS Policy • Should List: • Employee Rights • Testing • Education

  7. Workers with AIDS • Protected by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 • AIDS is considered a handicap, and can not be discriminated against.

  8. Testing IssueReview: • State Laws • Federal Laws • Civil Suits • Company Policy • Many feel that this is ethically unacceptable.

  9. AIDS Education • Topics: • What is AIDS? • What causes AIDS? • How is AIDS transmitted? • Who is most likely to get AIDS? • What are the symptoms? • How is it diagnosed? • Who should be tested?

  10. AIDS Education • More Topics: • Where can I get an AIDS test? • How can I reduce my chances of getting AIDS? • How is AIDS treated? • Can AIDS be prevented? • What are the common myths?

  11. Performing CPR USE A FACE MASK AT ALL TIMES

  12. Hepatitis B • Contracted by: • Contact with Blood • Contact with any Body Fluid • Symptoms: • Jaundice • Joint Pain • Rash • Internal Bleeding

  13. Group Discussion What fears do you have about bloodborne pathogens? Why?

  14. Industrial SafetyIT 335 Chapter 25 Environmental Safety

  15. Major Environmental Issues • Acid Rain • Ground-level Ozone • Global Warming • Water Pollution • Toxic Wastes • Garbage

  16. Legislation • OSHA • EPA • OSHA/EPA partnership

  17. The Clean Air Act of 1970 • Urban Air Quality • Mobile Sources • Hazardous Air Pollutants • Acid Rain Control • Permits • Stratospheric Ozone Provisions • Enforcement

  18. Types of Environments • Natural Environment • Controlled Environment • Closed Environment

  19. Indoor Air Pollution • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation systems • Air Filtration • Temperature and Humidity • Volatile and/or Toxic organic compounds and gases in the air • Mineral and/or organic fibers and particles in the air • Molds, bacteria, and other biological matter in the air

  20. General OSHA Requirements • Develop a safety and health program. • Conduct site evaluation. • Use a site control program. • Train employees. • Medical surveillance. • Reduce exposure below acceptable levels • Monitor air quality

  21. General OSHA Requirements • Implement a program to inform employees • Implement a decontamination process • Develop an emergency response plan for on site emergencies • Develop an emergency response plan for off site services

  22. Ways to Improve Environmental Health: • Management Improvements • Better Use of Technology • Better Materials Selection • Reclamation

  23. Waste Reduction Plan • Gain management commitment • Form a waste reduction team • Develop a waste reduction plan. • Implement, monitor, and adjust the plan as necessary.

  24. Waste Reduction Audit • Target Processes • Analyze Processes • Identify Reduction Alternatives • Consider the cost/benefit for each alternative • Select the best options

  25. Group Discussion What do you do to help to reduce environmental pollution strains?

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