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II. GENERAL
A. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in accordance with federal law
enacted the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. The policy establishes guidelines and
procedures that must be followed during exposure incidents. The policy also establishes
procedures for the proper handling of contaminated items, reporting a possible exposure,
medical care and follow-up.
B. The Designated Officer will be responsible for overseeing:
1. The Department’s bloodborne pathogen exposure control incidents and all necessary reports.
2. Any hazardous drug exposure that results in employee hospitalization or death.
C. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Vaccinations
The Department affords all employees who run the risk of occupational exposure to Hepatitis
B the opportunity to take the HBV vaccination series at no cost to the employee. Employees
who do not desire to take part in the vaccination program must sign a “Vaccination
Declination Form” (available from the Designated Officer).
III. PROCEDURES
A. Precautions
1. Issued Protective Equipment [22.1.6; 41.3.4]
a. All precincts are issued Bloodborne Pathogens kits to be kept available with
equipment available to police employees. Each kit consists of latex/nitrile disposable
gloves, anti-microbial towelettes, and a biohazard disposal bag.
b. Hand sanitizer and gloves are available to officers.
1) Employees should use hot water and soap as soon as possible following an
exposure to bloodborne pathogens or communicable diseases, even if the waterless
antiseptic cleanser is used. Following this cleaning, perform alcohol sting test.
2) Employees will not use waterless antiseptic cleanser (or substances such as
bleach or rubbing alcohol) if exposed to a hazardous drug, as this promotes
absorption into the body. A thorough cleaning with soap and water will be
conducted as soon as possible.
c. Employees who use a precinct's protective supplies shall arrange to have them
replaced as part of their precinct's supplies through the Logistics Unit.
2. Disposable Gloves
a. Whenever possible, employees shall wear disposable latex gloves when doing any of
the following:
1) Handling persons or items with any blood or body fluid, to include packaging
such items for evidence.
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