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Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Manual - LP3050.3 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
10 5 7 The grille should be kept clear of all objects including work materials, papers and arms
10 5 8 The cabinet should be turned on and allowed to purge for 3-5 minutes prior to use This allows for the particulates to be flushed through the system for a clean environment
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10.5.9 Aseptic technique must be practiced when working within the biosafety cabinet.
10.5.10 Decontamination procedures must be followed after working with or spilling any biohazardous material. See Section 11.0.
10.5.11 The biosafety cabinet must be cleaned after every use. This is to ensure no biohazardous material contaminates other experiments or other areas of the laboratory. The cabinet must be cleaned with approved antimicrobial cleaning solution and any contaminated items must be autoclaved and then disposed of.
10.5.11.1 Cleaning of the biosafety cabinet will be documented in the LF3003 Biosafety Cabinet Cleaning Logbook.
10.5.11.2 Autoclaving of materials will be documented on the LF3004 Autoclave Logbook.
11.0 Exposure Incident:
11.1 An exposure incident to bloodborne pathogens is defined as an eye, non-intact skin, parenteral, mouth or other mucous membrane contact with blood or OPIM that results from tasks performed by an employee.
11 2 For other laboratory accidents and injuries, see the LP3001-3012 Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Manual
11 3 In the event of an exposure incident, implement the following protocols:
11 3 1 Biological Spill Over a Large Part of the Body Incident: 11 3 1 1 Alert surrounding employees to call 911
11.3.1.2 Personnel who are trained in Bloodborne Pathogens are to assist injured employee. 11.3.1.3 Remove all contaminated clothing. 11.3.1.4 Remove any jewelry or obstructive material. 11.3.1.5 Wash the exposed area with copious amounts of water and soap for 15 minutes. 11.3.1.6 Do not use any neutralizing chemicals on the spill.
11.3.1.7 Once medical attention arrives, inform them on the amount and type of potentially infectious material the employee was exposed to. 11.3.2 Percutaneous (skin-prick) Incident: 11.3.2.1 Alert surrounding employees to call 911. 11.3.2.2 Personnel who are trained in Bloodborne Pathogens are to assist injured employee.
