Universal Precautions and Exposure Control Plans for Iowa ...

Universal Precautions/Exposure Control Plansfor Early Care and EducationOwners and Directors PresentersJens Nissen, Certified Industrial HygienistSally Clausen, ARNP, BSNSponsored byIowa Workforce Development – OSHA Iowa Department of Public Health – Healthy Child Care Iowa Learning Objectives1. Identify the federal regulations applying to early care and education businesses pertaining to the spread of bloodborne diseases.2. Identify how bloodborne diseases spread.3. Identify disease spread prevention strategies and methods.4. Identify components of an exposure control plan.5. Identify required steps to comply with prevention of disease spread and response to exposure to bloodborne disease.Session Schedule1. Introduction to training and content2. Review of Federal Law3. Presentation by Jens Nissen4. Point-by-point review of developing a site specific exposure control plan for your businessHandouts http://www.k12connections.iptv.org/classroom_resources.cfm 1. Child that Bites, Child who was Bitten2. Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting Chart3. Confidential Resources4. Federal Law: 29 CFR 1910.10305. Gloving English and Spanish6. Hepatitis B Vaccination Information7. Sample Exposure Control PlanEmployers Need Training1. To understand and comply with federal law 2. To know the responsibilities of the employer3. To protect employees from exposure to serious diseases4. To protect the children and communityFederal Law• 29 CFR 1910.1030 –a copy of the law must be available to every employee• The Law is available on the internet (see the handout Sample Exposure Control Plan for URL)The Federal Law: 29 CFR Bloodborne Pathogens 1910.1030(g)(2)(i)1. Employers shall ensure that all employees with occupational exposure participate in a training program provided at no cost and during working hours. 2. Employees must have opportunity for interactive questions and answers with a trainer.3. The Exposure Control Plan must be site specific.Why Does This Matter to YOU• Responsible for the care of children• Children get hurt or have blood or body fluid related events• Employees come into contact with blood or body fluids• Employees may become infected with a dangerous disease• Employers have duty to protect employeesJens Nissen, Certified Industrial Hygienistfrom the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration office pre-recorded information for you about your responsibilities under the federal law.Following Jens’ presentation we will address the site specific Exposure Control Plan for your businessNow to Jens NissenDocument Outline

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