Library: Policy

OKDHS:2-15-30. Purpose

Revised 9-15-07

      This Part outlines procedures designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP), in compliance with Section 1910.3010 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).  The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) Support Services Division (SSD) Risk and Safety Management Unit risk manager formulates a written Exposure Control Plan.

• (1) The OKDHS risk manager annually solicits input from non-managerial employees responsible for direct patient care who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharp devices or equipment in the identification, evaluation, and selection of effective engineering and work practice controls, and documents the solicitation in the Exposure Control Plan.
• (2) The OKDHS risk manager reviews the Exposure Control Plan annually and as necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures that affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure.
• (3) The annual review reflects changes in technology that eliminate or reduce exposure to BBP.