COC CLS - Healthy Safety Environment - NIKE, Inc. - The Journey

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS (DISEASES)
STANDARD
The contractor provides a safe, hygienic and healthy workplace setting and takes necessary steps to
prevent accidents and injury arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of work or as result of
the operation of contractor’s facilities. The contractor has systems to detect, avoid and respond to
potential risks to the safety and health of all employees.
‣ Develop and implement processes and procedures to reduce or eliminate risk of occupational
exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Location Manager must ensure that the bloodborne pathogen procedures are developed,
implemented and followed.
HSE Representative must establish, maintain and administer risk assessment, written procedures, training,
recordkeeping and annual review.
Managers & Supervisors must ensure that employees are trained and adhere to the requirements as
they relate to the bloodborne pathogen procedures.
Employees must adhere to the requirements of the of the bloodborne pathogen procedures.
DEFINITIONS
• Bloodborne Pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can
cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV)
and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
REQUIREMENTS
1. RISK ASSESSMENT—Each facility must have a documented bloodborne pathogen risk assessment
performed which includes as a minimum:
a. Identification of hazards associated with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
(include individuals, tasks and areas at risk of occupational exposure).
b. Evaluation of the risk associated with occupational exposure.
c. Identification of control measures required to reduce or eliminate risk of exposure.
2. POLICIES & PROCEDURES—Each facility must have implemented procedures to reduce or eliminate
the risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens which must cover as a minimum, the
following:
a. Prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (all body fluids must be
considered potentially infectious).
b. Readily available hand washing facilities and disinfectants for potential bloodborne pathogen
contaminated spills.
c. Personal protective equipment (PPE) available (e.g., disposable gloves, CPR guards, etc.).
d. Disposal container for sharp objects (e.g., glass, blades, sewing needles, etc.) available.
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