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Water Industry Infectious Disease Control

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Drinking Water and Wastewater

Vector Solutions

Stephanie Tuton

Stephanie.Tuton@vectorsolutions.com

866-546-1212 Ext.

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The purpose of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen* regulation is to limit occupational exposure to blood and other related potentially infectious biological fluids and exposed materials. Exposure to such fluids or materials could result in transmission of pathogens (viruses and bacteria), which can lead to disease or death. Such potentially infectious pathogens include: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): These are the causative agents of viral hepatitis, a serious liver disease. Hepatitis B has a preventative vaccine that workers can use to protect themselves from the virus. Hepatitis C is currently incurable. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): the causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS. HIV infection is currently incurable.

Basic thru Intermediate

* Basic Definitions * How Infections Occur/Modes of Transmission * Routes of Entry * Bloodborne Diseases of Concern * HIV/AIDS * Hepatitis B Immunization * Fact Sheet * Protection from Bloodborne Pathogens * Sample Infection Control Policy Statement * Bloodborne Products and Your Health * Are You Healthy? *Up * Decontamination of Equipment * Universal Precautions * Other Concerns to Keep in Mind * Engineering Controls/Work Practice Controls * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) * Training and Education * Infection Control Officer & Health Maintenance * Exposure Incidents * Regulated Waste * Infectious Diseases of Concern

This course is intended for professional operators, technicians, and management personnel of water districts, agencies and organizations.

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