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6. 1. Policy It is the policy of Sodexo Laundry Stockton to provide all employees with adequate education and training to enable them to perform their job functions successfully and safely. 6.2. Process It is the responsibility of all managers to ensure education and training of employees assigned to them. 6.3. Procedures • Train all employees in the principles of Universal Precautions and in the use of personal protective equipment at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure will take place. • Review training at least annually or if breaks in procedures are observed. • Conduct monthly safety meetings. • Post safety-related items (articles, posters, etc.) on bulletin board in a timely manner. • Company Core Program The Laundry Training Program will occur at the time of initial assignment. The employees with occupational exposures will be trained at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. 6.4.1. The Training Program will consist of the following elements: • Information on the location of an accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents. • A general discussion of bloodborne diseases, emphasizing epidemiology, symptoms of each disease, modes of transmission, explanation of the Unit's Exposure Control Plan and how an employee can obtain a copy of the plan. • An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. • An explanation of the use, limitations and methods which will prevent or reduce exposures including: engineering control, work practices and personal protective equipment. • An explanation of the proper use, location, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment. • An explanation of the reasons for selecting personal protective equipment. • Information on the Hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge. 12.09 -21 -