HAZWOPER 40: Lesson 20 Quiz Graded A+

HAZWOPER 40: Lesson 20 Quiz Graded A+ Many needlesticks and other cuts can be prevented by: Using safer techniques like self-sheathing needles instead of recapping needles with both hands (blank) vaccine has been available since 1982. Hepatitis B Post exposure treatment is (blank) recommended for all occupational exposures to HIV. In September 1986, OSHA was petitioned by whom to develop an emergency temporary standard to protect employees from occupational exposure to bloodborne diseases? Various unions representing healthcare employees Following the body fluid exposure, the risk of infection can vary with factors such as: The type of exposure The provisions of the Standard were based on the agency's determination that a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment, training, medical surveillance, hepatitis B vaccination, signs and labels, and other requirements would: Minimize the risk of disease transmission If the source individual cannot be identified or tested, decisions regarding follow-up should be based on: The exposure risk and whether the source is likely to be infected with a bloodborne pathogen Workers who have occupational exposure to blood and OPIM are at risk from bloodborne pathogens, including: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Post exposure treatment is not recommended for all occupational exposures to HIV because: Exposure risk can be reduced by: Employing safer techniques and using appropriate barriers