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Workers can reduce their risk of contacting HBV or HIV by implementing the recommended <br /> work practices (outlined in this plan) before, during, and after responding to emergency <br /> medical incidents involving personal injuries <br /> 11.3 Measures for Prevention <br /> The establishment of work practice controls is an integral part of an effective exposure <br /> 1 control plan in preventing accidental infection of employees These work practices are <br /> designed to protect employees from reasonably foreseeable occupational exposures to <br /> bloodborne pathogens from blood and other potentially infectious material The work practice <br /> controls outlined m this section are applicable to the administration of first aid m emergency <br /> situations and subsequent cleanup only <br /> 11.3.1 Universal Precautions <br /> Universal precautions is an approach to infection control which operates on the assumption <br /> that all human blood and bodily fluids are to be treated as if they are known to be <br /> ' contaminated with HIV, HBV, or other infectious diseases. Universal precautions shall be <br /> implemented whenever there exists a foreseeable potential for contact with blood or bodily <br /> fluids. <br /> 11.3.2 Engineering Controls <br /> ' Due to the remote location of some worksites, the nature of work in outdoor locations with <br /> potential exposure to airborne chemical contaminants, and the potential for exposure being <br /> limited to emergency situations, the implementation of engineering controls is not feasible <br /> Exposure control shall be accomplished through implementation of work practice controls and <br /> use of personal protective equipment. <br /> 11.3.3 Work Practice Controls <br /> Work practice controls shall be instituted whenever foreseeable potential contact with, or <br /> exposure to, blood and bodily fluid exists Examples of situations in which these controls are <br /> to be implemented include, but are not limited to, accidents or injuries in which <br /> administration of fust-aid is required, application of bandages to minor cuts and abrasions of <br /> ' another person, and contact with sores, wounds, or broken skin <br /> i <br /> • <br /> MZ(11-29-94/RHS/HASP/94-0037JAF 11-3 <br />