Glossary The following definitions, taken from the OSHA Rule are provided for easy reference and apply throughout this plan.
Blood means human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood.
Bloodborne Pathogens means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. Clinical Laboratory means a workplace where diagnostic or other procedures are performed on blood or other potentially infectious materials. Contaminated means the presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface. Contaminated Laundry means laundry which has been soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials or may contain sharps. Contaminated Sharps means any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including, but not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and exposed ends of dental wires.