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Work practice controls reduce the possibility of exposure by changing the way tasks are performed. These include appropriate practices for handling and disposing of contaminated sharps, handling specimens, handling laundry, and cleaning contaminated surfaces and items.
Examples include:
All procedures involving blood or OPIM must be performed in such a manner as to minimize spattering, generating droplets, splashing, and spraying.
Disposal receptacles
Bags or receptacles containing regulated waste must be labeled or color-coded according to the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Regulated waste is defined at 1910.1030(b).
Restrictions
In work areas where there is a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure, safe work practices include restricting eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, and the handling of contact lenses. Food and drink should not be stored in refrigerators or other locations where blood or OPIM are kept.
Contaminated equipment
Equipment, other than PPE, that during the course of operations could become contaminated with blood or OPIM must be checked routinely. It must be decontaminated prior to servicing or shipping, unless the employer can demonstrate that decontamination of the equipment or portions of it is not feasible.
Contaminated needles and sharps
The following are work practice controls to reduce the possibility of cuts or skin punctures involving contaminated sharps:
Research labs and production facilities
Employers will want to note that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) research labs and production facilities may have more stringent work practice control requirements under 1910.1030(e).
Work practice controls reduce the possibility of exposure by changing the way tasks are performed. These include appropriate practices for handling and disposing of contaminated sharps, handling specimens, handling laundry, and cleaning contaminated surfaces and items.
Examples include:
All procedures involving blood or OPIM must be performed in such a manner as to minimize spattering, generating droplets, splashing, and spraying.
Disposal receptacles
Bags or receptacles containing regulated waste must be labeled or color-coded according to the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Regulated waste is defined at 1910.1030(b).
Restrictions
In work areas where there is a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure, safe work practices include restricting eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, and the handling of contact lenses. Food and drink should not be stored in refrigerators or other locations where blood or OPIM are kept.
Contaminated equipment
Equipment, other than PPE, that during the course of operations could become contaminated with blood or OPIM must be checked routinely. It must be decontaminated prior to servicing or shipping, unless the employer can demonstrate that decontamination of the equipment or portions of it is not feasible.
Contaminated needles and sharps
The following are work practice controls to reduce the possibility of cuts or skin punctures involving contaminated sharps:
Research labs and production facilities
Employers will want to note that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) research labs and production facilities may have more stringent work practice control requirements under 1910.1030(e).