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Bloodborne Pathogens Program

Appendix 4: Training Information for the Bloodborne Pathogens Program

Table of Contents

Foreword
1. OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
2. Occupations with Potential Exposure
3. Exposure Control Plan
4. Potentially Infectious Materials
5. Bloodborne Diseases
5.1 Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
5.1.1 Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus
5.1.2 Symptoms of Hepatitis B Infection
5.1.3 Risk of Hepatitis B Infection
5.1.4 Hepatitis B Vaccine
5.2 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
5.2.1 Transmission of HIV
5.2.2 Symptoms of HIV Infection
5.2.3 Risk of AIDS
5.2.4 HIV Treatment and Vaccination
6. Recognizing Tasks and Activities Involving Exposure to Blood
7. Universal Precautions
8. General Personal Protective Practices
9. Personal Protective Equipment
10. Signs, Labels, and Color Coding
11. HIV and HBV Research Laboratories and Production Facilities
12. Emergency Procedures
13. Bibliography

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