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i r JoaquinSan • DepartmentEnvironmental Health 1868 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, California 95205-6232 <AM - .. . r - o Phone:1' 468-3420 1' 464-0138 DIRECTOR Donna Heran, REHS PROGRAM COORDINATORS Robert McClellon, REHS Jeff Carruesco, REHS, RDI Kasey Foley, REHS Linda Turkatte, REHS Rodney Estrada, REHS Adrienne Ellsaesser, REHS California Health and Safety Code (HS&C), Section 119307(c) The Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Training shall meet all Of the following criteria: (1) Training shall be conducted by a person or persons who are knowledgeable in exposure control and infection prevention in the body art setting and who are approved by the local enforcement agency in accordance with the provisions of this section. (2) Training and training materials shall be specific to performing body art. (3) Training shall consist of not less than two hours of instruction that includes all of the following: (A) A copy and explanation of the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration Bloodborne Pathogens Standard contained in Section 5193 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, or its successor. (B) A copy and explanation of applicable county, city, or city and county ordinances that pertain to bloodborne pathogen transmission control in body art. (C) Discussion of transmission, control, and symptoms of the diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens. (D) Discussion of tasks involved in performing body art and how those tasks may lead to exposure to bloodborne pathogens for the client or practitioner. (E) Discussion of the types and uses of personal protective equipment, such as disposable gloves, including an explanation of the limitations of the equipment. (F) Discussion of the types of tasks, proper task technique, and order of tasks before and after putting on and removing personal protective equipment, to avoid contamination. (G) Discussion of the importance of hand hygiene and a demonstration of proper hand hygiene techniques. (H) Discussion of choice, use, and storage of disinfectants and antiseptics. (I) Information on the signage required for biohazard materials and the importance of properly labeling chemicals and supplies. (J) Information on hepatitis B vaccine, including safety and accessibility. (K) Discussion of what constitutes a bloodborne pathogen exposure incident, including all of the following: -of`bloodborne-pathogen exposure, -how the -exposure occurred and what(i) Examples actions to take to prevent or minimize future exposures. (ii) Risk of infection following a bloodborne pathogen exposure incident. (iii) Procedures to be followed after an exposure incident, including medical followup. (L) Opportunities for interactive questions and answers with the instructor.