Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in human blood
and
can cause
disease. These pathogens include but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Universal precautions, engineering controls, work practice controls, and proper Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) are part of OSHA 1910.1030 best practices and are part of campus employees' required practices. See the UWSP Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan in the Additional Resources section for details on our policy.
Treat all blood as if infectious, stay away from areas that may expose you, restrict access to an area where there has been an accident involving blood contamination, and have the area cleaned by trained personnel. All incidents must be reported to your manager or supervisor.
Many job positions on campus require training in BBP prevention, such as custodial, medical, and other positions that may reasonably anticipate the possibility of being exposed to another's blood during routine daily work. The Job Classifications resource provides more detail on these groups.
Training is available online for new employees for the awareness level through New Employee Orientation. If your position is listed in the job classification document you will have additional training annually. If you have not had your training, contact your supervisor to schedule.
A train the trainer program can also be requested for supervisors for in-class training sessions.
The Hepatitis B Vaccine is offered, free of charge, to those workers identified in the UWSP Job Classifications for Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure. Your supervisor will discuss the steps to the HBV vaccine requirements.
Forms for Bloodborne Pathogens Vacccination:
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