Publisher's Synopsis
This look at "The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard" (BBPS) provides a general understanding of bloodborne diseases, the development of the BBPS, and the strategies, procedures and personal protective equipment designed to minimize exposure to HBV, HIV and tuberculosis. This guide turns the standard's dense and difficult language into clear compliance guidance, advising on what the reader needs to know as a health care professional about the following issues: an individualized exposure control plan; hazard labelling; employee training; post-exposure follow-up; record keeping; and other mandated areas. The text also warns about the costly consequences of failing to meet the terms of the BBPS, including OSHA inspections, fines, and even lawsuits.
