Workers in many different occupations are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS. This exposure may be through needlesticks, sharps injuries, mucous membranes, and skin exposures. First aid team members, housekeeping personnel in some settings, and nurses are examples of workers who may be at risk of exposure. Workers and employers are urged to take advantage of available engineering controls and work practices to prevent exposure to blood and other body fluids.

In 1991, OSHA issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to protect workers from this risk of exposure. In 2001, in response to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, OSHA revised the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030. The revised standard clarifies the need for employers to select safer needle devices and to involve employees in identifying and choosing these devices. The updated standard also requires employers to maintain a log of injuries from contaminated sharps.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration promulgates the standard to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. OSHA has made a determination that employees face a significant health risk as the result of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials because they may contain bloodborne pathogens. The Agency further concludes that this exposure can be minimized or eliminated using a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective clothing and equipment, training, medical surveillance, Hepatitis B vaccination, signs and labels, and other provisions.

National Safety Compliance has developed this training video and materials to assist employers in training their workers about back safety.

Bloodborne Pathogens & Spill Clean-up Kits

Body Fluid Spill Clean-up Kit FAK-BFK This kit contains absorbent powder, towelettes, biohazard bag w/tie, surface cleaner, gloves, scoop, & dry paper towel. Kit comes in a your choice of chipboard box, sturdy plastic box, or orange nylon pouch. Quantity: #FAK-SCK Chipboard Box - $8.00 Quantity: #FAK-BFK-PB Plastic Box - $10.00 Quantity: #FAK-BFK-ONP Nylon Pouch - $10.50 Quantity discounts start at 3 items. Please add the desired number of items to your cart to find the discounted price.

FAK-PPK - BBP Personal Protection Kit - $7.50 / Kit FAK-PPK This kit contains towelettes, biohazard bag w/tie, boots, cap, eye shield, gloves, gown, mask, & dry paper towel. Kit comes in a chipboard box. Size: 2.5" x 4" x 2" Quantity: $7.50 each

FAK-BBP - BBP Personal Protection & Spill-Clean-up Kit - $19.00 / Kit FAK-BBP This kit contains absorbent powder, scraper, scoop, towelettes, biohazard bag w/tie, boots, cap, eye shield, gloves, gown and mask. Kit comes in a sturdy plastic box. Size: 8" x 5" x 3" Quantity: $19.00 each