Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan

Policy Key Points

Bloodborne pathogens (BPP) are disease causing microrganisms found in human blood, and human blood components and products.
The purpose of this plan is to inform all potentially affected associates of the hazards concerning contact with blood or body fluids
Within Yaskawa, there are zero job descriptions in which exposure to blood or other potentially infectious bodily fluids is reasonably anticipated
The most likely exposure to Yaskawa associates is through performing first aid voluntarily, or performing clean-up of blood or OPIM voluntarily
Associates must follow Standard Precautions when performing any activity that may expose them to blood or OPIM. Standard Precautions is an approach to treat all human blood and body fluids as if they were known to be infected with HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens
Needles must be disposed of in "Sharps" containers that are located in Yaskawa bathrooms

Policy

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan

Purpose and Scope of this Policy

Bloodborne pathogens (BPP) are disease causing microorganisms found in human blood, and human blood components and products.

Animation of bloodborne pathogen invading a blood cell, replicating, then expanding to attack other cells.

This plan applies to the prevention of accidental exposure to blood or other potentially infectious human bodily fluids that can cause diseases in humans.

The primary exposure to Yaskawa associates is through a workplace injury where blood or other potentially infectious bodily fluids may be present.
All aspects of this program are reviewed annually and followed whenever there is an injury where there is a loss of blood or body fluids.

The purpose of this policy is to inform all potentially affected associates of the hazards concerning contact with blood or other body fluids.

Standard Precautions

Standard Precautions is an approach to infection control to treat all human blood and body fluids as if they were known to be infected with HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens.

Body fluids that are presumed to be infectious are:

Blood
Vomit
Saliva
Stool (feces)
Urine
Drainage from nose or sinuses
Semen

Drainage from cuts, scrapes, wounds, or sores
Secretions from mucous membranes
Sputum (mucus from lungs)
Vaginal Secretions

Any Yaskawa associate who volunteers to provide first aid or clean areas of contamination shall follow Standard Precautions.

Treat all blood and OPIM like it's infected

Standard Precautions PPE

The PPE items shown are found in the typical first aid kits within all Yaskawa Locations.

Example of First Aid Kit that includes PPE for Standard Precautions

Nitrile one-time use gloves. These should be worn in any situation where contact with blood or other potentially infectious body fluids are present

Mask with face shield should be worn when providing first aid where splashes, such as arterial bleeding or projectile vomiting, are experienced.

Mouth-to-Mouth face shield should be used when performing CPR with breaths or Mouth-to-Mouth resuscitation.

Apron should be worn when providing first aid where splashes, such as arterial bleeding or projectile vomiting, are reasonably expected.

Proper Removal of PPE

All first aid PPE is disposable
Used first aid PPE shall be properly removed and placed into a red biohazard bag provided with kit
Yaskawa associates provide first aid on a voluntary basis. No Yaskawa associate is required, nor expected, to perform first aid
It is always best to use higher levels of PPE than thought necessary
PPE shall be removed by carefully ensuring contaminated surfaces do not touch exposed unprotected body surfaces

Disposal of Wastes

The following items can be discarded in the trash and do not have to be discarded in the red biohazard bag:

Feminine Hygiene Products
Band-aids

Cotton Swabs
Gauze Pads (such as gauze used to stop bleeding after donating blood)

Sharps

Pins, needles, scapels, etc. must be treated as biohazardous waste and shall be disposed of in a "sharps" container designed for such disposal.

Sharps containers must never be opened, nor their contents dumped.

Sharps containers are located in Yaskawa bathrooms.

Articles

Articles such as clothing, shoes, and towels can be disinfected by soaking them overnight in a solution of one part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water.

The solution may then be poured down the sewer drain since it has been decontaminated

Untreated contaminated clothing, shoes, towels, gauze used for first aid, etc. must be disposed of in double-thick red biohazard disposal bags.

Labels

Warning labels shall be affixed to containers of regulated waste and other containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials
These labels shall be fluorescent orange or orange-red or predominantly so, with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color
Labels required shall be affixed as close as feasible to the container by wire, adhesive, or other method that prevents their loss or unintentional removal
Labels required for contaminated equipment shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1030 and shall also state which portions of the equipment remain uncontaminated

Records Related to this Policy

Exposure Records

All records for unprotected post-exposure incidents are kept in the individual's medical records file, which will contain the following in accordance with the OSHA standard:

Name of associate and the associate's social security number

Copy of the associate's HBV records or the associate's signed statement if the HBV vaccination has been declined

Copy of related medical findings

Copy of physician's written medical opinion

These records shall remain confidential and retained for the duration of the affected associate's employment plus 30-years

Bloodborne Disease Training Records

Name(s) of person(s) attending the training
Date(s) of training
Content summary of the training
Names and titles of person(s) conducting the training

These records for training and attendance shall be retained for a minimum of five years

Records Availability

All bloodborne disease and training records shall be made available to an OSHA upon request

Training records for training and attendance may be examined by any associate upon request in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.20

An associate's own medical and training records may be examined by the associate or his/her designated representative with written consent of the associate.

Transfer of Records

In accordance with OSHA standards, if Yaskawa America, Inc. closes and there is no successor employer to receive and retain the records for the prescribed period, the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) shall be contacted for final disposition

Exposure Plan Review

The EHS Risk Mitigation Manager is responsible for reviewing this program annually for its effectiveness and for updating this program as new information and/or changes in the standard become available

Revision History

Rev #	Description	Release Date	Approved by
0	Conversion of old safety documents, rewrite, and issue	4/11/2016	Thurwanger
1	Added images	8/12/2016	Thurwanger
2	Changed "Universal Precautions" to "Standard Precautions"	5/22/2017	Thurwanger

Program Review

Review Date	Reviewed by	Changes Required (Yes/No)	Revision # if updated
2/15/2017	Thurwanger	Yes	2
1/10/2018	Thurwanger	No	—
1/17/2019	Thurwanger	No	—
1/9/2020	Thurwanger	No	—
1/19/2021	Thurwanger	No	—
1/13/2022	Thurwanger	No	—
1/26/2023	Thurwanger	No	—
1/11/2024	Thurwanger	No	—
1/16/2025	Thurwanger	No	—
2/17/2026	Thurwanger	No	—

Policy Video

Potential Exposures within Yaskawa

Within Yaskawa America, Inc., there are zero job descriptions in which exposure to blood or other potentially infectious bodily fluids is reasonably anticipated.

There are some circumstances, however, that may expose associates to blood or other human bodily fluids.

Accidents: Either during, or immediately following an accident, Yaskawa associates may be exposed. The incidents most likely to cause an exposure are performing first aid and cleaning the incident area.
- First Aid: Yaskawa America, Inc. has voluntary First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Associates but they are not assigned as first responders. Yaskawa America, Inc. will rely primarily on the services of local paramedics for response to injury requiring emergency first aid treatments.
- Any associate who feels comfortable with assisting an injured associate may do so at his/her own discretion
- Any associate who chooses to offer first aid is expected to use all of the personal protective equipment and utilize Universal Precautions as recommended in this policy.
Cleaning after an incident:
- No Yaskawa associate shall be mandated to clean blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Clean up shall only be performed by volunteers or a third party contractor.
- Associates choosing to clean an area of blood or OPIM shall:
  - Follow Standard Precautions
  - Wear PPE recommended in this section
  - Review Cleaning Blood and OPIM training prior to cleaning the area
Handling Waste (Including "Sharps" Containers):
- Yaskawa America, Inc. utilizes third party custodial services for removing wastes from bathrooms
- Yaskawa America, Inc. utilizes third party first aid supply companies to handle and discard "sharps" containers
- Should a Yaskawa associate ever have the need to handle waste from bathrooms or handle "sharps" containers, she/he shall follow Standard Precautions and utilize the personal protective equipment as recommended in this policy
- Under no circumstance should any person ever open a "sharps" container. The entire container must be disposed of and replaced when full

Decontamination Procedures

Standard Precautions shall be followed when cleaning areas of potential contamination.

If there are no volunteers to decontaminate the potentially infected area, Facilities shall be contacted. If there are no volunteers within the Facilities department, Facilities will hire an approved outside contractor to perform the clean-up.

Decontamination Kit

Nitrile, one-time use gloves are included in decontamination kits. Must be worn whenever cleaning areas potentially contaminated with blood or OPIM.

Face shield with mask used whenever there is a risk of splashing while cleaning an incident.

Apron must be worn whenever there is a risk of splashing while cleaning.

Shoe covers worn when blood or OPIM is on walking surface to prevent spread.

Solidifier absorbs blood or OPIM. Residue collected and placed into red biohazard bag.

Antiseptic solution or 10% bleach concentration used to wipe down surfaces (min 10 min contact time).

After cleaning, all waste and PPE placed into red biohazard bag. DO NOT throw into regular trash. Contact EHS@Yaskawa.com or Facilities@Yaskawa.com.