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DocuSign Envelope ID:79C5D167-B6CA-4E59-B4AC-AA38CC1 B20BD <br /> Orange County Emergency Services "• ' <br /> Exposure Control Program ' <br /> Standard Operating Procedures <br /> EC 2: Exposure Control Training: <br /> • All personnel providing emergency services will be required to complete: <br /> o Initial Exposure Control training at the time of assignment to tasks where <br /> occupational exposure may occur. Personnel shall not be assigned to such <br /> tasks until they have received such training. <br /> o Refresher and updated exposure control training at least annually thereafter. <br /> • All Exposure Control training materials will be appropriate in content and <br /> vocabulary to the educational level, literacy, and language of personnel being <br /> trained. <br /> • Training will be in compliance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR Part 1910.1030 <br /> and shall include: <br /> o An accessible copy of 29 CFR Part 1910.1030 and an explanation of its <br /> contents. <br /> o A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne / <br /> airborne diseases. <br /> o An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne / airborne <br /> pathogens. <br /> o An explanation of the department exposure control plan including the <br /> location of an accessible copy for personnel to examine at any time. <br /> o An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other <br /> activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially <br /> infectious materials. <br /> o Information on the types, proper uses, location, removal, handling, <br /> decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment. <br /> o An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment. <br /> o Information on the hepatitis B vaccination program provided to all <br /> personnel at no cost, including information regarding its efficacy, safety, <br /> and benefits. <br /> o Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an <br /> emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials. <br /> o An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, <br /> including the method of reporting the incident, exposure determination, <br /> and the medical follow-up that will be made available <br /> o Information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the <br /> department is required to provide following an exposure incident. <br /> o An explanation of the signs, labels and / or color-coding required for <br /> biohazard materials including the proper storage and disposal of <br /> materials. <br /> o Opportunity for interactive questions and answers. <br /> Revised July,2018 <br />