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nl)6 1 5 T r= 491 COUNTY OF LEE BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN It is the policy of the County of Lee to maintain a safe working environment for its employees. Since the safe performance of daily operations has become more threatened by life-endangering communicable diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), the County intends to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030 Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens). The County of Lee will provide all affected employees with the necessary training, immunizations and personal protective equipment needed for protection from communicable diseases. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. II. SCOPE This plan covers all County of Lee employees who could have "reasonably anticipated" occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM's) while performing job duties. III.DEFINITIONS OF WORDS/PHRASES CONTAINED IN THE "BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD" Blood - Human blood, human blood components and products made from human blood. Bloodborne Pathogens - Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Contaminated - The presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or a surface. Contaminated Laundry - Laundry which has been soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials or may contain sharps. 43 Contaminated Sharps - Any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin, including but not limited to needles, scalpels, broken glass, etc.