Stanford University

Bloodborne Pathogens Institutional Exposure Control Plan

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The Stanford University Institutional Exposure Control Plan (Institutional ECP) addresses issues related to the elimination or minimization of personnel exposure to human blood, bloodborne pathogens, and other potentially infectious materials. Principal Investigators and supervisors should refer to the Institutional ECP as a resource for exposure control background, issues and regulatory procedures.

For the Local Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan specific to your lab at Stanford University, please click here.

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  1. 1 Introduction
    1. 1.1 Purpose
    2. 1.2 Scope
    3. 1.3 Responsibilities
    4. 1.4 Exposure Determination
    5. 1.5 HBV Vaccination
  2. 2 Engineering Controls and Work Practices

    Engineering controls and regulation of work practices are the primary means to eliminate or minimize potential occupational exposure to blood or OPIM. As such, PIs/Supervisors shall examine, maintain, and replace engineering controls and evaluate and update work practice controls regularly to ensure their effectiveness.

    1. 2.1 Universal Precautions
    2. 2.2 Preventing Accidental Ingestion of Blood or OPIM
    3. 2.3 Selecting Engineering Controls
    4. 2.4 Sharps Safety
    5. 2.5 Handwashing
    6. 2.6 Handling Specimens of Blood or OPIM
    7. 2.7 Cleaning and Decontaminating Work Areas
    8. 2.8 Shipping
    9. 2.9 Servicing Contaminated Equipment
    10. 2.10 Waste Disposal
  3. 3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    PI/Supervisors shall provide appropriate PPE to supervised personnel for protection from potential occupational exposure to blood and OPIM when needed and without cost.

    Appropriate PPE prevents blood or OPIM from reaching the work clothes, street clothes, undergarments, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes of personnel.

    1. 3.1 Selection
    2. 3.2 Inspection and Removal
    3. 3.3 Cleaning and Disposal
  4. 4 HBV, HCV, and HIV Research Operation Requirements
    1. 4.1 Workplace Controls and Practices
    2. 4.2 Containment Equipment
    3. 4.3 Personnel Experience & Proficiency
  5. 5 Hazard Communication to Personnel
    1. 5.1 Biohazard Labels
    2. 5.2 Biohazard Area Signs
    3. 5.3 Training
  6. 6 Exposure Incidents
    1. 6.1 Emergency Procedures
    2. 6.2 Post-Exposure Evaluations and Follow-Up
    3. 6.3 Requirements for Sharps Injuries
    4. 6.4 Recordkeeping
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