Labor Relations Office
Right-to-Know / Hazard Communication
Bloodborne Pathogens / Exposure Control
On-Line
Training Center
Presented by: David L. Daignault, CSP, Coordinator
Health, Safety and Risk Management

Learning Objectives
• Chemical Awareness
and Safety
• PPE, 1st Aid
• Labels
• MSDS

Your Right-To-Know
Employer Employee
Responsibilities Responsibilities
• Communicate Name of • Be Familiar with
Contact Person Chemical Products
Used
• Develop Written Plan
• Know Where To Go
• Maintain and Provide
For More Information
Access to MSDS
• Conduct Work Safely
• Provide Training

Sources of Information
 Labels
 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
 Your supervisor
 Your district’s RTK contact
 Websites (www.hazard.com)
and company/MFG websites

Potential Hazards
 Physical – can cause
bodily harm or damage to
property as products
could be
flammable, reactive, corro
sive or etc.
 Health – can cause
symptoms ranging from
mild to severe:
rashes, nausea, headach
es, respiratory
discomfort, burns

Routes of Entry
 Absorption
(prevention by use of
gloves)
 Ingestion
(prevention by hand
washing)
 Inhalation
(prevention by good
work practice and
ventilation)
 Injection
(prevention by proper
handling of broken
glass and sharps)

Labels
 WHAT IT IS - WHY IT CAN BE
DANGEROUS
 WHAT KIND OF HAZARD
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 WHAT DEGREE OF HAZARD
– CAUTION 0 to 1
– WARNING 2
– DANGER 3 to 4
 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIP. -
PPE
 BASIC FIRST AID

Labels-Signal Words
 CAUTION
 WARNING
 DANGER

Labels-Danger

Labels-Warning

Future Global
Harmonization
System
by June 2015
Standard
Hazard
Labeling

Material Safety Data Sheets
 Supplied by manufacturer
 Accessible to all staff
– Call 431-8591
 Include:
 Description of Hazards
 Emergency Information
 Contact Numbers
 Storage Guidelines
 PPE/Ventilation Needs
 Hard Copy and/or
Electronic/Web Versions

MSDS
Online
FAX
by-request
during
emergencies
888-362-7416
Give FAX
number for
Nurse’s
Office, Main
Office OR
Hospital
Emergency Rm

MSDS - Example

Emergencies
 Follow the first aid procedures found on the label
and the MSDS:
Rinse eyes for 15 minutes
Rinse skin thoroughly using soap if required
Follow specific guidelines for ingestion
Get victim to fresh air
 Know who to contact for cleanup.
 Follow disposal guidelines for spills and
Cordon and Evacuate area as appropriate

Prevention
 Control the physical hazards by storing
products carefully
 Substitution – Avoid the health hazards by
using safer products
 Minimize/Reduce your exposure by wearing
PPE and ventilating the work area

Summary
 Be familiar with the products in your area.
 Consult labels and MSDSs.
 Choose the right product for the job…and the
safest product available.
 Don’t bring in products from home.
 Don’t hesitate to ask questions.

EMERGENCY PHONE
NUMBERS
 Supervisor, School Nurse
 9-1-1 OR 9 9-1-1
Poison Control Center:
1-800-252-5655

Questions?
Please contact your District Right-to-Know
Officer or your OCM BOCES Safety Officer
OCM BOCES Health & Safety:
(315) 431-8591
 Identify the district you are calling from for
immediate referral to your OCM BOCES
Safety Officer.

Bloodborne
Pathogens
Exposure Control
Training
Health, Safety and Risk Management
David L. Daignault, CSP
Coordinator

Learning Objectives
 What is an Exposure
 Exposure Risks
 How to Protect Yourself
 Clean Up Procedure and Proper
Disinfectants
 Reporting an Exposure and Follow Up

Exposure Determination
 Persons at risk of exposure based upon
expectation to:
 administer first aid
 clean up blood or other OPIM*
*other potentially infectious materials
i.e. internal fluids of the body

Bloodborne Pathogens
Diseases that can be transmitted through
contact with blood and OPIM include:
– Hepatitis B
 Did you know that all K-12 students in NYS are
required to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B
– Hepatitis C
– HIV/Aids
Of these, hepatitis C is the least likely to
result from a workplace exposure.

“What are my chances of being
exposed to a Bloodborne Pathogen?”
Outside of the medical
profession ….
Your exposure risk is
extremely low when
following basic precautions!

Exposure Control Plan
 Our plan is located in each
Nurse’s Office and Central Admin.
 It is accessible to all employees,
 includes the exposure
determination, and
 addresses district procedures.

Means of Transmission
in the Workplace Setting
 accidental cut with a sharp object
contaminated with blood.
 skin contact with blood when skin has open
cuts, sores or abrasions (unprotected hands)
 getting infected blood in eyes, nose, or mouth
(mucous membranes)
(Virus must be present in blood/body fluids.)

Means of Transmission
 Saliva, tears, urine, feces, and sweat are not
considered potentially infectious fluids for
bloodborne pathogens, unless “visible
amounts of blood are present.”
 NOT spread by „casual‟ contact,
i.e. handshake, doorknobs and etc.

Universal Precautions
Universal precautions will be observed in all
school programs in order to prevent contact
with blood or other potentially infectious
materials.
All blood will be considered infectious
regardless of the perceived status of the
source individual.

Protective Gloves
Personal Protective Equipment
 Gloves should ALWAYS be
used as a barrier prior to
providing first aid or cleaning
up blood spills.
 Alternate (vinyl) gloves are
available to latex-sensitive
individuals.

Exposure Incident
If you are exposed to blood or other body fluid,
follow these steps immediately :
Wash hands/affected area with soap & water
 If in eyes, nose or mouth; flush with water
 ALWAYS Report the incident to your
Supervisor and the school nurse, if available.
 Immediately seek medical treatment –
School Nurse, family Dr., Clinic,
after hours Urgent Care

Hepatitis B Vaccine
 The vaccine is offered to school
nurses, custodial staff and other
employee groups. If you are in a
designated group you will be
notified.
 Three shot series – MUST take
all 3 to be effective.
 Initial, one month, 6-months
 Boosters are not currently
recommended for those who
previously received the vaccine.

Proper Clean Up Procedures
Always restrict
area so others
won’t come into
contact with spill.

Blood or OPIM Clean Up
Step 1
 Use absorbent materials
such as paper towels to
soak up the spilled
materials.
 Wipe up all remaining
spilled material.

Blood or OPIM Clean Up
Step 2
 After removing visual
remainders of the
spill, clean the area with a
disinfectant active against
BBP (As per the container label and
EPA registered disinfectant).
 Wipe the area free of the
disinfectant.

Blood or OPIM Clean Up
Step 3
 Apply disinfectant a final
time, allowing agent to set
for prescribed “dwell
time” or to air dry.
 Dispose of gloves and
other materials in leak
proof bag.

Glove Removal Technique

BE SAFE FROM
THE START
Click on the Link Below To Take the On-line
Quiz and Print the Participation Form
http://www.ocmboces.org/safetytraining/survey.cfm