VII. COMMUNICATION OF HAZARDS TO EMPLOYEES
(TRAINING)
All employees covered under this standard shall be
trained. All reassigned or new employees covered under this plan shall attend a training
class within the first 10 days of their new job duties. Training shall be repeated at
least once per year. Training shall include the following items:
a general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of
blood borne
diseases;
an explanation of the modes of transmission of
blood borne pathogens;
an explanation of the exposure control plan and means by which the employee
can obtain a copy of the written plan;
an explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other
activities that may involve exposure;
an explanation of regulated and non-regulated waste, appropriate waste
disposal methods, and required signs and labels;
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;
information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling,
decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment;
an explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment;
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;
information on the appropriate actions to take, and persons to contact, in an
emergency involving exposure;
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; and
information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up.
The majority of the items listed above will be covered on
a videotape. Each training session shall allow an opportunity for interactive questions
and answers. Attendance shall be recorded.
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