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Environmental, Health & Safety Office MERCER
UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY PROGRAM AMERICAN BIOLOGICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATION (ABSA) - HOMEPAGE ABSA - Risk Group Classification for Infectious Agents
LABORATORY RESOURCES:
Primary Containment for Biohazards:
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services
BMBL 5th Edition
National
Institutes of Health (NIH)
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION (CDC)
LABORATORY & CLINICAL INFORMATION: MERCER UNIVERSITY BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS PROGRAM Mercer University created a BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS PROGRAM in compliance with the Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29CFR 1910.1030). Mercer University administers a bloodborne pathogens program that is designed to evolve with the changing needs of employees identified to have a risk of occupational exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials specific to humans. The program is based upon the Mercer University Exposure Control Plan which was prepared according to the OSHA - 29CFR 1910.1030 Standard, which is also consistent with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for Health-Care environments. Mercer University has identified several classifications of employees whose regular duties provide opportunities for exposure. Examples include various Professional Health Care disciplines, Law Enforcement officers, and Maintenance Operations employees. If you have questions concerning your potential workplace exposure to human bloodborne pathogens, please consult your immediate supervisor. If questions remain from your initial investigation, contact the Health and Safety Office for further guidance.
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Exposure Control
Plan
Exposure to Human Blood Bloodborne Pathogens information:
Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) GO TO:
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Response | Environmental
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