Bloodborne
pathogens are infectious microorganisms that thrive in human blood and
can cause disease
in humans if blood-to-blood contact is made between infected and healthy
individuals. Diseases of concern related to bloodborne pathogen
infection include, but are not limited to:
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV)
Needle
sticks and other sharps-related injuries may expose workers to bloodborne
pathogens. Workers in many occupations, including first responders,
housekeeping personnel in some industries, law enforcement personnel, nurses and other healthcare personnel,
all may be at risk for exposure.
To
get more information on the applicability of this program for a specific County
operation please contact the corresponding departmental Safety Coordinator.
For
further information on specific regulatory guidelines please refer to the
link(s) below.
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