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through contact with blood and body fluids. HIV is not transmitted by touching or working <br /> with people who are HIV-positive. <br /> 11.1.1.1 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Exposure Symptoms <br /> HIV leads to AIDS-related illnesses which eventually cause neurological problems, cancer, <br /> pneumonia, and death. People carry the virus for many years of their lives without <br /> experiencing any symptoms. Upon development, symptoms may include weight loss, skin <br /> lesions, dry cough, fever, fatigue, diarrhea, or swelling of the lymph glands. <br /> Presently, no cure exists for HIV or AIDS and no vaccination is currently available. <br /> Exposure Determination <br /> Persons in any job classifications at rr may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens when <br /> administering fust aid or CPR, or during decontamination of equipment/surfaces contaminated <br /> by blood or other potentially infectious materials during an incident. <br /> IT employees could be subject to bloodborne pathogens exposure due to: <br /> • Punctures through the skin with a contaminated sharp object (i.e., scissors) <br /> • Contact or absorption of blood or blood-contaminated objects through open or <br /> broken skin (i.e., cuts, scratches, rashes) <br /> • Blood splashes to their eyes, nose, or mouth or other mucous membranes. <br /> 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 /> 11.2 Measures for Prevention <br /> The establishment of work practice controls is an integral part of an effective exposure <br /> 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 in this section are applicable to the administration of first aid in emergency <br /> situations and subsequent cleanup only. <br /> NZU -os►-94MSTRa-00" 11-2 <br />