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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 70
• TO: All Departmen April 26, 1993
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FROM: Gary Crutchfiel 4 anager
SUBJECT: BLOODBORNE P THOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN,
L PURPOSE: The purpose of this Administrative Order is to comply
with the OSHA Bloodbome Pathogens Rule, which requires all
employers with employees potentially exposed to bloodborne pathogens
to develop and implement an Exposure Control Plan.
11, BACKGROUND: The Bloodbome Pathogens Rule requires:
documentation of exposed workers, the development of a written
exposure control plan, implementation of specific policies and
practices to reduce or eliminate exposure, medical waste and
BioHazard labeling procedures, record-keeping, the availability of
Hepatitus B vaccination, the provision of information and training,
and medical follow-up after an exposure incident - all according to
very specific requirements.
III. POLICY:
a. The Bloodbome Pathogens Exposure Control Plan is developed
in order to assist in the assurance of employee safety.
b. The plan shall be kept in a conspicuous location in all
departments/divisions where employees have full access to the
plan and its content.
C. The plan, as presently written and with any necessary future
revisions and/or amendments, is a firm policy of the city.
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Department Heads. Each department head has an affirmative
duty to keep this plan in all work areas where employees work
at a fixed location or congregate before and after work
assignments`.
1. Inform their employees where the plan is stored and
that it is accessible to them.
2. Assure their employees receive the proper education
regarding the plan and its procedures.
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b. Employees.
1 . All employees shall attend an informational meeting
regarding bloodborne pathogens and the plan.
2. All employees shall remain knowledgeable of the plan,
its location in the workplace, and the general
provisions of the plan.
V. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Order is effective immediately.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
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