All human blood and other body fluids are treated as if infectious, for HIV, and other bloodborne pathogens. These body fluids include semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids. Under the BBPS, UAF departments with a potential for occupational exposures, are required to develop a written exposure control plan designed to minimize or eliminate occupational exposure. Departments must also set forth the schedule for implementing other provisions of this policy and specify the procedure for evaluating circumstances surrounding exposure incidents. The procedure must be accessible to employees and available for annual review.
Updates are to be performed as necessary when departmental changes occur.
B. Methods of Compliance UAF departments, to prevent and control exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, must observe several precautions and control strategies. Personal protective equipment designed to prevent blood, or other BBP's, from passing through worker's clothing, skin, or mucous membranes. Strict labeling procedures are required in order that workers recognize contaminated, or potentially infectious material. These labels are not required when red bags are used. Biohazardous waste, that has been decontaminated, must be re-labeled as decontaminated.