What are the 5 steps of an exposure control plan?
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- Step 1: Required Personal Protective Equipment.
- Step 2: Equipment.
- Step 3: Decontamination Procedures.
- Step 4: Disposal.
- Step 5: Decontaminate Re-useable Equipment.
- Step 6: Wash Your Hands.
What is an exposure control plan?
An Exposure Control Plan is meant to be a “living” document, used as a source of information for answering bloodborne pathogen-related questions and to help ensure exposure control activities are in place.
What is an exposure control plan ECP?
An employer exposure control plan (ECP) is a requirement of 29 CFR 1910.1030(c) of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The purpose of the ECP is to establish procedures to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Who needs an exposure control plan?
Yes, you need one. We tell you why and offer best practices for making sure your exposure control plan is compliant. As part of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, employers are required to have an exposure control plan in place.
What must an exposure control plan include?
A description of the device being used (including type and brand) Protective equipment or clothing that was used at the time of the exposure incident (gloves, eye shields, etc.) Location of the incident (O.R., E.R., patient room, etc.) Procedure being performed when the incident occurred.
What should be included in a exposure control plan?
The Plan describes how the employer will:
- Use engineering and work practice controls to minimize the employee‟s exposure.
- Ensure use of personal protective equipment.
- Provide training.
- Provide medical surveillance.
- Provide Hepatitis B vaccinations.
- Use signs and labels.
What should be included in an exposure control plan?
Elements of an Exposure Control Plan
- Statement of purpose.
- Responsibilities of the owner, prime, employer, designated resources (i.e. H&S Manager), supervisors, and workers.
- Health hazards and risk categories for each product in your worksite.
- Written work procedures and practices.
What documents must be included in an exposure control plan?
How often does every department need to use the exposure control plan?
annually
Reply #2: OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard requires employers to review and update the Exposure Control Plan (ECP) at least annually [29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)], even those who currently use appropriate safety devices.
Can OSHA copy your exposure control plan?
It will also be reviewed in their annual refresher training. All employees can review this plan at any time during their work shifts by contacting (Name of responsible person or department). If requested, we will provide an employee with a copy of the ECP free of charge and within 15 days of the request.
Who may perform a post exposure medical evaluation?
An immediately available confidential medical evaluation and follow-up will be conducted by the physician or his or her designee. 2.